Brian Esler | Miller Nash Washington’s construction lien statute makes clear that all lien foreclosure actions arising out of the same project should be joined into a single lawsuit. Filing a motion to intervene in a pending foreclosure lawsuit will also stay the normal eight-month deadline for filing a lien foreclosure lawsuit—at least until the motion is… Continue reading Washington Court of Appeals Confirms Contractor Can Appeal Denial of Intervention in Lien Foreclosure Suit
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With Bills Recently Passed in Washington and Texas, the “Right to Repair” State Law Thicket Continues to Grow
Gerard M. Donovan | Reed Smith A few weeks ago, Washington’s governor signed its right to repair bill into law. Texas’s right to repair bill has passed its house and senate and was sent to its governor on Monday. This continues a trend of states advancing, and several enacting, laws directed to the common goal of enabling a so-called… Continue reading With Bills Recently Passed in Washington and Texas, the “Right to Repair” State Law Thicket Continues to Grow
Construction Liens in Washington: Essential Knowledge for Construction Professionals
Bart Reed, Karl Oles and Ean Brown | Stoel Rives Why Understanding Liens is Important Construction liens are a critical aspect of the construction industry, providing security for those who contribute labor, materials, or services to a project. Understanding construction liens is essential for disparate parties involved in private construction since liens, as security interests,… Continue reading Construction Liens in Washington: Essential Knowledge for Construction Professionals
Washington Court of Appeals Reaffirms General Contractors’ Duty To Maintain Safe Jobsite
Blake Robinson | Davis Wright Tremaine If a general contractor thinks its responsibility for ensuring a safe workplace extends only to its own employees, that belief is mistaken. In a recent case, the Washington Court of Appeals made clear that as long as a general contractor has or retains the right to control the manner… Continue reading Washington Court of Appeals Reaffirms General Contractors’ Duty To Maintain Safe Jobsite
How Can an Owner Discharge a Mechanic’s Lien After It Expires?
Michael D. Jefferson | Davis Wright Tremaine 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 claimant has eight months from the date… Continue reading How Can an Owner Discharge a Mechanic’s Lien After It Expires?