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Do I still have lien rights if I didn't send a model disclosure statement in Washington?

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What if I didn't send a Model Disclosure Statement to my client in the beginning of the job in WA state but I did send a Preliminary Notice after the job. Do I still have lien rights to file a Mechanics Lien?

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Apr 24, 2020
In Washington contractors who have an agreement directly with the property owner are required to provide the owner a “Model Disclosure Statement” when the work:
  1. involves the repairing, altering or building of 4 or fewer residential units on residential property and the bid price is $1,000 or more, or
  2. when the work to be done is on a commercial building and the bid price is between $1,000 – 60,000.
When the model disclosure statement is required and it is not provided, Washington law specifically states that "[n]o contractor subject to this section may bring or maintain any lien claim." The model disclosure statement is not required for public works, for work less than $1000, or for work on commercial properties for more than $60,000.
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Apr 27, 2020
Thank you. I was hoping for a different answer but appreciate your response.
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