Want to sue contractor for bond, (WA) I'm terrified to go it alone. What's the worst can happen if I fail?

The contractor bond collection process is not too daunting to prohibit pro se plaintiffs from going it alone. However, the bond company attorneys...

My company has a contract with a client to supply him with our product. at the time of payment the buyer fails to pay! in the co

There are a few ways to think about going after the buyer. Were the goods used in the construction of a building project? Then perhaps you have a...

Why is the association responsible for the subcontractor's fees when we paid the contractor in full?

Unfortunately, Washington law entitles a subcontractor to make a claim against the property that it has improved. That claim - a lien - may have to...

Jesse is right, you can use the procedure under RCW 60.04.081 to have a frivolous lien removed. If you are successful, the statute will also...

The above answers are a great start. The contract and security devices in place will tell the tale of how your collection process should begin....

LLC when creating a record label owned by two?

Bryant makes a great point - you have to consider decision-making authority now. Most commonly, a 50/50 split leads to indecision and perhaps a...

I am a GC, I paid sub-contractor in full, he did not pay his vender. Can that vender then lein my clients property?

There are circumstances which might permit him to recover against the property owner, and then perhaps the general contractor if a retainage or...

Can I file a construction lien?

This answer requires a lot of additional information. There are different requirements for a public works v. a private construction project....

I am a Drywall company and I was hired by a Painting company as a sub contractor to do work in a house.

Sorry to hear that you are being hit with a non-paying contractor. It appears that you are still within a lien window, as long as the home was not...

Congratulations on starting your business! Of course, many people operate home-based businesses and there are no specific state laws that would...