In Dobson v. Archibald, the Washington Supreme Court addressed and confirmed statutory analyses concerning the required contractor registration in Washington. 1 Wash. 3d 102, 523 P.3d 1190 (2023). Contractors and potential...more
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Mechanic's liens, once filed, must be enforced by the lien claimant filing a lawsuit to foreclose on the lien. In California, the time for enforcement of a lien is 90 days; in Oregon it is 120 days. In Washington, a lien...more
New private project retention cap matches that for public construction projects and takes effect July 23 -
This year, the Washington State Legislature approved a cap on retainage for private projects. The stated purpose of...more