[WSBARP] Construction/ Contractor question

[scott at scottgthomaslaw.com]

Seems as though subcontractor will be assuming some risk of being
responsible for lien claims filed after sub finishes its work and the
supposed transfer takes place.  

 

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Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Construction/ Contractor question

 

Craig: just make sure the 'sub' or 'contractor' has L N I in place and also
liability insurance.

 

Roger Hawkes, WSBA # 5173

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Subject: [WSBARP] Construction/ Contractor question

 

Listmates,   Once again government delays have created a new question for
me.  Typically, my developer/builder client forms a new LLC for each project
and obtains a contractor's license for that development.  He then hires a
range of subcontractor's as well as his own employees to complete
construction.  The normal 2-3 day process of obtaining a contractor's
license is now stretching into weeks.  He is losing his weather window for
dirt work and my client needs to proceed.   We are considering starting the
work with the " Subcontractor" working for the LLC ( not yet licensed as a
contractor)  then converting to a true subcontractor once the license is
issued, hopefully in a couple days.   This would technically make the dirt
guy the primary contractor rather than a sub for those few days.  It seems
logical and without consequence however, I feel like I am missing something
but can't put my finger on it.   Any thoughts would be appreciated.    Craig


 

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