Construction Litigation in Washington
This page covers construction litigation as it applies in Washington — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what construction litigation protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern construction litigation in Washington
Washington state law
- REAL PROPERTY AND CONVEYANCES › CONDOMINIUM ACTWA 64 § 64.34.410
Cited in 10 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- REAL PROPERTY AND CONVEYANCES › CONSTRUCTION DEFECT CLAIMSWA 64 § 64.50.050
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS AND ACTIONS › CIVIL PROTECTION ORDERSWA 7 § 7.105.010
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS › SENTENCING REFORM ACT OF 1981WA 9 § 9.94A.745
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- LIENS › LIEN FOR LABOR, MATERIALS, TAXES ON PUBLIC WORKSWA 60 § 60.28.080
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- EXCISE TAXES › LOCAL RETAIL SALES AND USE TAXESWA 82 § 82.14.048
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Davis-Bacon Act
Requires payment of locally prevailing wages on federally funded construction projects. Codified at 40 U.S.C. §§ 3141–3148.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for construction litigation in Washington.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.