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Wash. Rev. Code § 64.50.050 (2026)

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(1) The construction professional shall provide notice to each homeowner upon entering into a contract for sale, construction, or substantial remodel of a residence, of the construction professional's right to offer to cure construction defects before a homeowner may commence litigation against the construction professional. Such notice shall be conspicuous and may be included as part of the underlying contract signed by the homeowner. In the sale of a condominium unit, the requirement for delivery of such notice shall be deemed satisfied if contained in a public offering statement delivered in accordance with chapter 64.34 RCW.
(2) The notice required by this subsection shall be in substantially the following form:
CHAPTER 64.50 RCW CONTAINS IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS YOU MUST FOLLOW BEFORE YOU MAY FILE A LAWSUIT FOR DEFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION AGAINST THE SELLER OR BUILDER OF YOUR HOME. FORTY-FIVE DAYS BEFORE YOU FILE YOUR LAWSUIT, YOU MUST DELIVER TO THE SELLER OR BUILDER A WRITTEN NOTICE OF ANY CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONS YOU ALLEGE ARE DEFECTIVE AND PROVIDE YOUR SELLER OR BUILDER THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE AN OFFER TO REPAIR OR PAY FOR THE DEFECTS. YOU ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO ACCEPT ANY OFFER MADE BY THE BUILDER OR SELLER. THERE ARE STRICT DEADLINES AND PROCEDURES UNDER STATE LAW, AND FAILURE TO FOLLOW THEM MAY AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO FILE A LAWSUIT.
(3) This chapter shall not preclude or bar any action if notice is not given to the homeowner as required by this section.
[ 2002 c 323 s 6.]
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RCW 64.50.050

Construction professional right to offer to cure defects—Notice to homeowner. (Effective January 1, 2028.)

(1) The construction professional shall provide notice to each homeowner upon entering into a contract for sale, construction, or substantial remodel of a residence, of the construction professional's right to offer to cure construction defects before a homeowner may commence litigation against the construction professional. Such notice shall be conspicuous and may be included as part of the underlying contract signed by the homeowner. In the sale of a condominium unit, the requirement for delivery of such notice shall be deemed satisfied if contained in a public offering statement delivered in accordance with chapter 64.90 RCW.
(2) The notice required by this subsection shall be in substantially the following form:
CHAPTER 64.50 RCW CONTAINS IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS YOU MUST FOLLOW BEFORE YOU MAY FILE A LAWSUIT FOR DEFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION AGAINST THE SELLER OR BUILDER OF YOUR HOME. FORTY-FIVE DAYS BEFORE YOU FILE YOUR LAWSUIT, YOU MUST DELIVER TO THE SELLER OR BUILDER A WRITTEN NOTICE OF ANY CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONS YOU ALLEGE ARE DEFECTIVE AND PROVIDE YOUR SELLER OR BUILDER THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE AN OFFER TO REPAIR OR PAY FOR THE DEFECTS. YOU ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO ACCEPT ANY OFFER MADE BY THE BUILDER OR SELLER. THERE ARE STRICT DEADLINES AND PROCEDURES UNDER STATE LAW, AND FAILURE TO FOLLOW THEM MAY AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO FILE A LAWSUIT.
(3) This chapter shall not preclude or bar any action if notice is not given to the homeowner as required by this section.
[ 2024 c 321 s 422; 2002 c 323 s 6.]

Notes:

Effective dates—2024 c 321 ss 319 and 401-432: See note following RCW 64.90.485.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases, 2005–2018 · leading case: Lakemont Ridge Homeowners Ass'n v. Lakemont Ridge Ltd. P'ship, 131 P.3d 905 (Wash. 2006).
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Lakemont Ridge Homeowners Ass'n v. Lakemont Ridge Ltd. P'ship, 131 P.3d 905 (Wash. 2006). · cites it 16× “050(3) states the following: This chapter shall not preclude or bar any action if notice is not given to the homeowner as required by this section.”
Lakemont Ridge Homeowners Ass'n v. Lakemont Ridge Ltd. P'ship, 125 Wash. App. 71 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005). · cites it 7× “50 RCW, so the notice described in RCW 64.50.050 was not given. The trial court concluded that the chapter therefore did not apply, and declined to dismiss the suit.”
Lakemont Ridge Homeowners Ass'n v. LAKEMONT RIDGE LTD. P'ship, 104 P.3d 22 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005). · cites it 7× “50 RCW, so the notice described in RCW 64.50.050 was not given. The trial court concluded that the chapter therefore did not apply, and declined to dismiss the suit.”
Lakemont Ridge Homeowners v. Lakemont Ridge, 131 P.3d 905 (Wash. 2006). · cites it 17× “050(3) states the following: This chapter shall not preclude or bar any action if notice is not given to the homeowner as required by this section.”
John Babbitt, Res. / X-app. v. Kingsgate Ridge Manor Ass'n, App. / X-res. (Wash. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 7× “020 and RCW 64.50.050. In Lakemont, the condominiums at issue were constructed prior to the enactment of chapter 64.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 64.50.050(1) — 5 cases
Lakemont Ridge Homeowners Ass'n v. Lakemont Ridge Ltd. P'ship, 131 P.3d 905 (Wash. 2006). “050(3) states the following: This chapter shall not preclude or bar any action if notice is not given to the homeowner as required by this section.”
Lakemont Ridge Homeowners Ass'n v. Lakemont Ridge Ltd. P'ship, 125 Wash. App. 71 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005). “50 RCW, so the notice described in RCW 64.50.050 was not given. The trial court concluded that the chapter therefore did not apply, and declined to dismiss the suit.”
Lakemont Ridge Homeowners Ass'n v. LAKEMONT RIDGE LTD. P'ship, 104 P.3d 22 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005). “50 RCW, so the notice described in RCW 64.50.050 was not given. The trial court concluded that the chapter therefore did not apply, and declined to dismiss the suit.”
Lakemont Ridge Homeowners v. Lakemont Ridge, 131 P.3d 905 (Wash. 2006). “050(3) states the following: This chapter shall not preclude or bar any action if notice is not given to the homeowner as required by this section.”
John Babbitt, Res. / X-app. v. Kingsgate Ridge Manor Ass'n, App. / X-res. (Wash. Ct. App. 2018). “020 and RCW 64.50.050. In Lakemont, the condominiums at issue were constructed prior to the enactment of chapter 64.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 64.50.050(2) — 2 cases
Lakemont Ridge Homeowners Ass'n v. Lakemont Ridge Ltd. P'ship, 131 P.3d 905 (Wash. 2006). “050(3) states the following: This chapter shall not preclude or bar any action if notice is not given to the homeowner as required by this section.”
Lakemont Ridge Homeowners v. Lakemont Ridge, 131 P.3d 905 (Wash. 2006). “050(3) states the following: This chapter shall not preclude or bar any action if notice is not given to the homeowner as required by this section.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 64.50.050(3) — 5 cases
Lakemont Ridge Homeowners Ass'n v. Lakemont Ridge Ltd. P'ship, 131 P.3d 905 (Wash. 2006). “050(3) states the following: This chapter shall not preclude or bar any action if notice is not given to the homeowner as required by this section.”
Lakemont Ridge Homeowners Ass'n v. Lakemont Ridge Ltd. P'ship, 125 Wash. App. 71 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005). “50 RCW, so the notice described in RCW 64.50.050 was not given. The trial court concluded that the chapter therefore did not apply, and declined to dismiss the suit.”
Lakemont Ridge Homeowners Ass'n v. LAKEMONT RIDGE LTD. P'ship, 104 P.3d 22 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005). “50 RCW, so the notice described in RCW 64.50.050 was not given. The trial court concluded that the chapter therefore did not apply, and declined to dismiss the suit.”
Lakemont Ridge Homeowners v. Lakemont Ridge, 131 P.3d 905 (Wash. 2006). “050(3) states the following: This chapter shall not preclude or bar any action if notice is not given to the homeowner as required by this section.”
John Babbitt, Res. / X-app. v. Kingsgate Ridge Manor Ass'n, App. / X-res. (Wash. Ct. App. 2018). “020 and RCW 64.50.050. In Lakemont, the condominiums at issue were constructed prior to the enactment of chapter 64.”
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