28 chapters · 223 sections in this title.
RCW 60.70.010 Intent—Definitions.
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(1) It is the intent of this chapter to limit the circumstances in which nonconsensual common law liens shall be recognized in this state.(2) For the purposes of this chapter:(a) "Lien" means an encumbrance on property as security for the payment of a debt; (b) "Nonconsensual com…
RCW 60.70.020 Real property common law liens unenforceable—Personal property common law liens limited.
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Nonconsensual common law liens against real property shall not be recognized or enforceable. Nonconsensual common law liens claimed against any personal property shall not be recognized or enforceable if, at any time the lien is claimed, the claimant fails to retain actual lawful…
RCW 60.70.030 No duty to accept filing of common law lien—Filing of a notice of invalid lien.
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(1) No person has a duty to accept for filing or recording any claim of lien unless the lien is authorized by statute or imposed by a court having jurisdiction over property affected by the lien, nor does any person have a duty to reject for filing or recording any claim of lien,…
RCW 60.70.040 No duty to disclose record of common law lien.
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No person has a duty to disclose an instrument of record or file that attempts to give notice of a common law lien. This section does not relieve any person of any duty which otherwise may exist to disclose a claim of lien authorized by statute or imposed by order of a court havi…
RCW 60.70.050 Immunity from liability for failure to accept filing or disclose common law lien.
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A person is not liable for damages arising from a refusal to record or file or a failure to disclose any claim of a common law lien of record.[ 1986 c 181 s 5.]
RCW 60.70.060 Petition for order directing common law lien claimant to appear before court—Service of process—Filing fee—Costs and attorneys' fees.
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(1) Any person whose real or personal property is subject to a recorded claim of common law lien who believes the claim of lien is invalid, may petition the superior court of the county in which the claim of lien has been recorded for an order, which may be granted ex parte, dire…
RCW 60.70.070 Claim of lien against a federal, state, or local official or employee—Performance of duties—Validity.
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Any claim of lien against a federal, state, or local official or employee based on the performance or nonperformance of that official's or employee's duties shall be invalid unless accompanied by a specific order from a court of competent jurisdiction authorizing the filing of su…