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If I meet all the requirements to file a lien, were do I file it and what do I need to include in it?

Oct 11, 2013 Construction Law

A lien is filed in the Auditor’s office of the county where the real property is located. The lien must contain: 1. the lien claimant’s name, address, and phone number; 2. the first and last date on which labor, professional...

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How should a “Notice to Owner” or “Notice to Customer” be delivered?

Sep 20, 2013 Construction Law

When delivering a Notice to Owner or a Notice to Customer, you should do the following: Notice to Owner. A Notice to Owner should either be (1) mailed by certified or registered mail to the owner or reputed owner, or (2)...

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When is a “Notice to Customer” required?

Sep 4, 2013 Construction Law

Prior to starting work on a project, a contractor offering to perform a contracting project is required to provide the customer (person hiring him/her/it) a Notice to Customer in two circumstances: (1) Residential. When the project is for the repair, alteration, or...

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When should a “Notice to Owner” be given?

Jul 31, 2013 Construction Law

The Notice to Owner can be given at any time, but it only authorizes the lien claimant to claim a lien for services, materials, or equipment supplied in a given period of time. With new construction on a single-family residence,...

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When is a “Notice to Owner” required?

Jul 10, 2013 Construction Law

Anyone furnishing professional services, materials, or equipment for the improvement of real property must provide the property owner (and in some circumstances the prime contractor) a Notice to Owner unless: (1) the lien claimant contracted directly with the owner or...

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Who may file a lien on improved property and under what circumstances?

Jun 19, 2013 Construction Law

Anyone furnishing labor, professional services, materials, or equipment for the improvement of real property may file a lien against the real property such labor, services, material, or equipment was supplied to (excluding public works projects in which case a retainage...

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I am the owner of the property and I am improving and intend to “flip” it for a profit. Do I have to have a contractor’s license?

May 31, 2013 Construction Law

Generally, yes. Clearly such a project meets the “business purpose” portion of the definition of contractor. Further, the property owner exceptions to registration mentioned in the previous question specifically do not include individuals or entities performing contractor type work with...

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Are there any exceptions to the requirement to be registered?

May 1, 2013 Construction Law

Yes. Because the definition of contractor is so broad in Washington, there are quite a few statutory exceptions to the registration requirement. The exceptions include: (1) representatives of federal, state or local government entities; (2) officers of a court; (3)...

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What happens if I am doing work or offering to do work as a contractor but have not registered with the Department of Labor and Industries?

Apr 5, 2013 Construction Law

It is a gross misdemeanor to offer to work, submit a bid, advertise, or do work as a contractor in the State of Washington without being registered. A conviction is punishable by up to one year in jail and a...

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What is required to lawfully work as a contractor in Washington State?

Mar 8, 2013 Construction Law

A contractor (general or specialty) must be registered with the State of Washington Department of Labor and Industries to lawfully work in the state. To become registered, a contractor must submit an application to the Department of Labor and Industries...

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