September 09, 2010
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Penalties for using an illegal construction contract in Washington:
  • Failure to include the notice required by Revised Code of Washington § 64.50.050 forfeits protection offered by Washington's Right to Repair Act.
  • Failure to disclaim warranties implied by Washington courts will result in an enforceable warranty against construction defects.
  • Revised Code of Washington § 4.24.115 voids any provision in a construction contract which would indemnify someone against their own negligence.
  • On roofing or siding jobs, omission of the statement required by Revised Code of Washington § 19.186.020(1-8) makes the contractor liable for any loss or damage (§ 19.186.060) and is a deceptive act or practice under § 19.186.050, risking a fine of up to $2,000 under § 19.86.140.
  • Failure to make federal truth in lending disclosures requires restitution of the overcharge and makes the creditor liable for the debtor's attorney fees.
  • Failure to include the disclosures required by 12 Code of Federal Regulations § 226.15 extends the right of rescission to three years (rather than three days).
  • Omitting insulation disclosures required by 16 Code of Federal Regulation § 460 can result in an $11,000 fine.
The contracts linked below will help Washington contractors avoid these penalties by complying with state and federal law.
The contracts linked below also comply with current Washington and federal court decisions.

Washington Construction Contracts Available Now
Title Bias Contract Type Page Length
WA Commercial Construction I Light bias in favor of the contractor. Prime 37
WA Commercial Construction II Light bias in favor of the owner. Prime 16
WA Commercial Repair Neutral. Prime 21
WA Commerical Subcontract I Light bias in favor of the subcontractor. Subcontract 33
WA Commerical Subcontract II Light bias in favor of the contractor. Subcontract 17
WA Custom Home I Light bias in favor of the contractor. Prime 20
WA Custom Home II Light bias in favor of the owner. Prime 27
WA Home Improvement I Moderate bias in favor of the contractor. Prime 27
WA Home Improvement II Moderately favors the owner. Prime 31
WA Home Repair I Heavy bias in favor of the contractor. Prime 11
WA Home Repair II Heavy bias in favor of the owner. Prime 20
WA Pool Neutral. Prime 20
WA Public Works Subcontract Moderate bias in favor of the contractor. Subcontract 38
WA Residential Subcontract I Light bias in favor of the subcontractor. Subcontract 15
WA Residential Subcontract II Light bias in favor of the contractor. Subcontract 21
WA Tenant Improvement Neutral. Prime 16
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