Mechanic's liens, once filed, must be enforced by the lien claimant filing a lawsuit to foreclose on the lien. In California, the time for enforcement of a lien is 90 days; in Oregon it is 120 days. In Washington, a lien...more
New private project retention cap matches that for public construction projects and takes effect July 23 -
This year, the Washington State Legislature approved a cap on retainage for private projects. The stated purpose of...more