Construction contractors in Washington have a right few other creditors receive: you can record a lien against the improved property and receive payment for not only your services and materials provided, but also for the legal fees and costs necessary to foreclose the lien. Hiring a lawyer experienced in contractor lien foreclosure lawsuits can help make sure you get paid for both your work and your legal fees and costs.
Because filing a contractor’s lien seems a relatively simple matter, many contractors take this on by themselves without legal help. That can be a costly error. One small and common mistake can easily cost you your right to receive legal fees and costs as part of your lien foreclosure judgment. As in much of the construction lien foreclosure statutes, the key is timely notice:
If you are a contractor who has not been paid for your work or materials, contact us to set up an appointment and discuss what we can do for you. This article points out just one of the many pitfalls within the contractor lien statute, but with early guidance and a bit of experience can all be navigated so this powerful law can help make sure you get paid for your hard work.