You may not be able to recover attorneys’ fees, but you may be entitled to the land and receive an injunction for the neighbor putting up a fence...

Can a lien be filed against a city in wa state when a prime contractor did not pay the subcontractor

No, not necessarily. As a matter of public policy local and state government property is not subject to a contractor’s lien (a/k/a mechanic’s lien...

Can my landlord work around me and negotiate a deal directly with my buyer, cutting me out?

You probably should have been renegotiating the lease first prior to selling the business. Nonetheless, did you have any agreement – oral or...

We are filing a lien for product delivered & not paid for. Can we include finance chgs and filing fees in amt due on lien?

Yes, you can include these costs and fees. However, you should really consider consulting with an attorney to make sure you're complying with...

What are the requirements of a boundary line agreement?

Boundary line disputes are never fun. They can be very contentious and if they lead to litigation, very expensive. Your situation is the classic...

Construction Bond after cancellation. Can we still take action?

It appears you are looking to proceed with a claim against a contractor’s surety bond for breach of contract. These actions are governed by RCW...

Subcontractor filed a lawsuit to foreclose on a lien, but used it as a place holder and doesn't serve papers for months.

A contractor’s lien rights are provided pursuant to RCW 60.04 et seq. Lien rights require various notices and statutory timelines to be secured. ...

Real Estate Law

As you have learned, delinquent property taxes stay with the real property – like a lien – and pass to each subsequent purchaser (you) until...

We plan to sell a rental home upon expiration of the one year lease. Are we required to give a 60 day or 30 day notice?

Make sure the lease doesn't suggest a longer period, and provided it doesn't, Mr. Koman is correct and 30 days notice before the end of the lease...

Under Washington debtor law, can I name the debtor's spouse as a defendant? What about the community property assets?

You may have not named the correct party in the first place. When suing a sole proprietorship, you must name the person individually. “A sole...