Can I add penalties & fees to a construction lien

If you are entitled to file a lien, you are entitled to also collect attorneys fees incurred in pursuing the lien and resulting lawsuit. If your...

There are many issues raised in your question. You need to make sure that you provided all the required "pre-lien notice" to the owner and...

Checking the validity of a mechanics lien on a owner occupied, remodel project by a sub contractor.

The Scaffolding Company would have had to have provided you with "pre-lien" notice that tracks specific language from the lien statute RCW 60.04...

If a subcontractor is going out of business and has been paid in full by all of the homeowners, but the subcontractor did not

Yes. The lien laws provide suppliers and subcontractors with security for the debts of the general contractors. In order to file a lien though,...

Construction Lien on a Remodel in WA

Generally in Washington a supplier to the General Contractor has a right to collect on a valid lien against your property even if you have paid the...

Condo with mold and backed up sewage.

Depending on the terms of your lease-to-purchase contract there may be recourse as to the sellers/lessors. They must have had actual knowledge of...

Form 17 Selers disclosure when purchasing a home

With regard to form 17, such a document is required under statute to have been provided by the buyer to you unless you waived this right under the...

Contract Law

Assuming you have not already gone to small claims, I hope this is helpful to you. The client's refusal to perform, or here his termination of...

Construction / Contract dispute regarding bill from subcontractor

With regard to potential liens from the flooring supplier, the company has 90 days from the date of substantial completion to file a lien on your...