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What happens after my lien is filed?

I filed my lien via levelset in Yakima County, WA. What do I do next? Do I wait? Do I Hire a Lawyer to close on the Lien? Need help for next steps.

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Jul 20, 2020

Once a Washington mechanics lien has been filed, it will be valid for a period of 8 months after the claim has been recorded. If unpaid within this time frame, and action to enforce the claim will need to be filed before the claim expires and is no longer enforceable. This is a full lawsuit, so you should contact a local attorney before deciding to foreclose. Here's a list of a few Washington construction attorneys from our Expert Center Community that you may want to reach out to personally. One optional step to take before filing a lawsuit is to send a Notice of Intent to Foreclose. This is an informal letter stating that if you aren't paid within x amount of days you are willing to file a lawsuit to enforce your rights. This letter is usually quite effective at inducing payment. Good luck! Here are some other resource you may find helpful:

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Jul 20, 2020

Once a Washington state lien is filed the claimant has 8 months to foreclose on that lien by filing foreclosure litigation in the county where the lien was filed.

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Jul 20, 2020

The lien has to be judicially foreclosed within eight months from the date of filing so yes, you will need to hire a lawyer.

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