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WASHINGTON STATE LIEN LAW QUIZ


Answer the following 10 true/false questions and see what you know (and what you don't know) about lien laws in Washington State. Click on the boxes for each of your selected answers. When you're finished with the quiz, hit the "finished" button and you'll find out how you did.

True     False


1. The priority of a lien is determined by the date that the lien is recorded. 

True     False


2. All subcontractors must provide the owner with a preliminary lien notice.

True     False


3. A lien must be recorded no later than 90 days following the date of final invoicing.

True     False


4. A lien will encumber the owner's property until such time as the owner sells his property.

True     False


5. A mortgage has priority over lien.

True     False


6. Different lien forms are required for a commercial project and a residential project.

True     False


7. Liens must be recorded in the county recording office in the county where the general contractor's principal place of business is located.

True     False


8. Only registered contractors may record a lien.

True     False


9. A lien must be signed by an owner or officer of the company.

True     False


10. A lien may be recorded against both public (i.e. government) and private property.

Make sure you have checked each answer box either “true” or “false”.
Then hit the “finished” button below.