We're a prime contractor in Washington and understand that Model Disclosures have to be sent before a project is started. However, we deal with a lot of same day services across the state and generally don't know about the job until someone calls us with an emergency. If we don't know about the project until the day of, how can we make sure we're meeting this requirement?
Providing the Model Disclosure Statement can be tough on a same-day job. First, it's important to note that the Model Disclosure Statement might not be required for every single job. For more intel on when the notice will be required: Who needs to send a Washington preliminary notice on private projects?
For same-day jobs where the notice is required, completing the notice requirement in a timely fashion can be challenging, but it's not impossible. Many contractors simply add the Model Disclosure Statement to their contract so it's signed at the same time. Or, if that's not an option, some contractors will keep blank copies of that form in their trucks so they can be quickly filled out and signed once on-site. For a free, downloadable Model Disclosure Statement form: Washington Model Disclosure Statement Form | Levelset.
For further discussion on Washington notices, these articles will help: (1) Deliver the Model Disclosure Statement in Washington…Or Else; and (2) Washington Notice to Owner: The Why, Who, What, When, and How.