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LIEN RELEASES/WAIVERS – PROCEED WITH CAUTION
“Please sign and return the attached lien release/waiver.” This is a routine request received by contractors and suppliers throughout the life of a construction project. Because it is so routine, and because the request is often tethered to a coming payment, you may find yourself in the dangerous habit of quickly filling out and signing…
Read More An Unregistered Contractor Can’t Commence a Lawsuit to Recover for Unpaid Work
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. Trefan, the Washington Court of Appeals illustrated that here are very few exceptions to this…
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