Washington Private Project Lien Claims

Submitted by: Stanislaw, Ashbaugh, LLP

Mechanic's & Materialmen's Lien Claims

 

Commercial Project

Single-Family Residential

 

Pre-Claim Notice:

When

Within 60 days after commencement of furnishing materials or equipment. RCW 60.04.031(1)

In the cases of a direct contract with the owner on residential projects with less than 4 units and commercial projects with a total contract price of less than $60,000, a separate "Notice to Owner" is required. RCW 18.27.114.

Within 10 days after commencement of furnishing materials or equipment. RCW 60.04.031(1)

What

Written notice including information called for by statutory form set out in RCW 60.04.031(4).

Written notice including information called for by statutory form set out in RCW 60.04.031(4).

How

To owner and prime contractor by certified mail, registered mail, or hand delivery (with signed receipt). RCW 60.04.031(1)

To owner and prime contractor by certified mail, registered mail, or hand delivery (with signed receipt). RCW 60.04.031(1)

 

Notice of Claim:

When

Within 90 days after ceasing to furnish labor, materials, or equipment. RCW 60.04.091

Within 90 days after ceasing to furnish labor, materials, or equipment. RCW 60.04.091

What

Written Claim of Lien furnishing information required by statutory form set out in RCW 60.04.091.

Written Claim of Lien furnishing information required by statutory form set out in RCW 60.04.091.

How

Record Claim of Lien in county where project is located, and furnish copy to owner by certified mail, registered mail, or hand delivery (with signed receipt) within 14 days of recording. RCW 60.04.091.

Record Claim of Lien in county where project is located, and furnish copy to owner by certified mail, registered mail, or hand delivery (with signed receipt) within 14 days of recording. RCW 60.04.091.

Suit on Claim

Suit must be brought within 8 months of recording the Claim of Lien. RCW 60.04.141.

Suit must be brought within 8 months of recording the Claim of Lien. RCW 60.04.141.