Ms. Fordham is a litigation attorney with more than 13 years' experience representing clients in construction, construction-defect, real estate, and property-related matters. She also handles probate matters and assists clients with their estate planning needs. More...More...
The contractor's lien rights depend on several factors, including whether he supplied the statutorily required model disclosure statement, whether notice was provided (if it was required), and whether the contractor is licensed, bonded, and insured as required by law. If all pre-conditions of the lien have been satisfied, the contractor can record a lien against your home even if he owes fees for garbage collection. His lien rights are not tied to any counteSee More...See More...
Under RCW 18.27.114, any contractor agreeing to perform any contracting project: (a) for the repair, alteration, or construction of four or fewer residential units or accessory structures on such residential property when the bid or contract price totals $1k or more; or (b) for the repair, alteration, or construction of a commercial building when the bid or contact price totals $1k or more but less than $60k, must provide the customer with the model disclosurSee More...See More...