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If we pay for a permit on a property, does that give us the right to file a lien on the property if necessary?

Washington

We may be purchasing a permit to construct a property. Does this action open the lien window?

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May 26, 2021

No. Lien rights are created by following the prerequisites of the Lien Statute Chapter 60.04 RCW and RCW 18.27.114 and doing work on the job. Paying for a permit as GC for the Owner does not impact that.

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