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1Mar 2022

An Unregistered Contractor Can’t Commence a Lawsuit to Recover for Unpaid Work

Mar 1, 2022
Drew Chisholm
Construction Law, Washington State Law
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Most contractors are aware the State of Washington requires a contractor to be licensed/registered. Additionally, some are aware RCW 18.27.080 prohibits an unlicensed contractor from bringing a lawsuit against an owner to recover a contract balance. Recently, in Dobson v.…

19Aug 2021

Author Joe Hamell

Warranty Work Does Not Extend Time to Lien

Aug 19, 2021
Joe Hamell
Construction Law, Dispute Resolution
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Timing is critical when dealing with construction liens because a notice of claim of lien must be filed within 90 days after the "person has ceased to furnish labor." Correctly identifying that last day of work is critical. In the…