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.
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A license is required for plumbing, and electrical trades. Businesses must register with the Secretary of State.
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Local # 4922
PO Box 2306
Longview, WA 98632
http://www.lcca.net
Home Builders Association of Tri-Cities
Local # 4911
10001 W Clearwater Ave
Kennewick, WA 99336
http://www.hbatc.com
Lewis-Clark Home Builders Association
Local # 1310
1313 6TH ST
CLARKSTON, WA 99403
http://www.lcbca.qwestoffice.net
Central Washington Home Builders Association
Local # 4909
3301 W Nob Hill Blvd
Yakima, WA 98902
http://www.cwhba.org
Building Industry Association of Clark County
Local # 4908
103 E 29th St
Vancouver, WA 98663
http://www.biaofclarkcounty.org
Building Industry Association of Washington-State
Local # 4900
111 W 21st Avenue
Olympia, WA 98501
http://www.biaw.com
Olympia Master Builders
Local # 4933
1211 State Ave NE
Olympia, WA 98506
http://www.omb.org
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