Washington Builders Right To Repair Current Law Summary:
Current Law Summary: (SB 5536) The legislature passed a contractor protection bill that reduces contractors' exposure to lawsuits to six years from 12, and gives builders seven "affirmative defenses" to counter defect complaints from homeowners. Claimant must provide notice no later than 45 days before filing action; within 21 days of notice of claim, "construction professional" must serve response; claimant must accept or reject inspection proposal or settlement offer within 30 days; within 14 days following inspection, construction pro must serve written offer to remedy/compromise/settle; claimant can reject all offers; statutes of limitations are tolled until 60 days after period of time during which filing of action is barred under section 3 of the act. This law applies to single-family dwellings and condos.
Construction Expert Witness Contractors Licensing
Guidelines Oroville Washington
A license is required for plumbing, and electrical trades. Businesses must register with the Secretary of State.
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Local # 4984
1650 Baker Creek Place
Bellingham, WA 98226
http://www.biawc.com
San Juan Home Builders Chapter
Local # 4938
PO Box 1561
Eastsound, WA 98245
Skagit-Island Counties Builders Association
Local # 4960
15571-A Peterson Rd
Burlington, WA 98233
http://www.sicba.org
Jefferson County Home Builders Association
Local # 4947
PO Box 1399
Port Hadlock, WA 98339
http://www.jeffcohomebuilders.com
North Peninsula Builders Association
Local # 4927
PO Box 748
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Home Builders Association of Spokane
Local # 4966
5813 E 4th Ave Ste 201
Spokane, WA 99212
http://www.shba.com
MBuilders Association of King & Snohomish Counties
Local # 4955
335 116th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98004
http://www.masterbuildersinfo.com
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