Bill > SB5234

This bill amends the existing laws related to mechanics' and materialmen's liens in the state of Washington. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It reduces the time period for a lien claimant to file a notice of claim of lien from 90 days to 90 days after the person has ceased to furnish labor, professional services, materials, or equipment, or the last date on which employee benefit contributions were due. 2. It requires the lien claimant to include a concise statement of facts stating why the notice of claim of lien is being filed and include supporting documentation. 3. It requires the lien claimant to respond to an owner's request for clarification or additional information within 14 days, and the lien claimant's failure to do so may be considered by a court when determining whether the lien is frivolous and made without reasonable cause. 4. It amends the existing law to allow the court to consider the lien claimant's failure to respond to an owner's request for clarification or additional information when determining whether a lien is frivolous and made without reasonable cause.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5234&Year=2023&Initiative=false