RCW 60.04.061: Priority of lien.

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Washington Code › Title 60 › Chapter 04 › Section 061

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The claim of lien created by this chapter upon any lot or parcel of land shall be prior to any lien, mortgage, deed of trust, or other encumbrance which attached to the land after or was unrecorded at the time of commencement of labor or professional services or first delivery of materials or equipment by the lien claimant.

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