When I lien an owners property on a private project does it also lien the GC's bond?
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May 1, 2020
Filing a mechanics lien against the project property will not automatically impact the GC's license bond, no.
If you're referring to a payment bond from the GC: If the GC has secured a payment bond for a private project, I'm not sure that a mechanics lien against the property would automatically result in a claim against that payment bond, either.
Finally, regarding a bonded off Washington lien: A GC can bond off a mechanics lien filed on a Washington construction project. And, if that happens, the lien claimant will be able to proceed with an enforcement suit against the payment bond, if that becomes necessary.