Generally, Oregon law requires anyone who works for compensation in any construction activity involving improvements to real property to be licensed.
Operational Framework of CDL Laws in Oregon Oregon's CDL laws impose a 10-year statute of repose and a 6-year statute of limitations for construction defect claims. Statute of Repose: This 10-year period begins with the substantial completion of the construction project.
Generally, Oregon law requires anyone who works for compensation in any construction activity involving improvements to real property to be licensed.
All complaints must be filed against licensed contractors using one of these forms: Property Owner-Complaint form Res and Small Comm (you must give the contractor a 30-day Pre-Complaint Notice) Prime Contractor Complaint form Res and Small Comm. Subcontractor and Material Supplier Complaint Form. Employee Complaint Form.
Search for licensed contractors at the State of Oregon Contractor Board website. The State of Oregon Contractor License Search has an index of licensed contractors. You can also find out if a contractor has any outstanding issues.
If you are filing against a residential bond, you must first send the contractor written notice by certified mail that you plan to file a complaint. We cannot accept your complaint until 30 days after you have mailed this notice. The law requires only that the notice be mailed, not that the contractor receives it.
Delayed Project Completion: One of the most frequent complaints is that contractors fail to complete the project within the agreed timeline. Delays can disrupt homeowners' plans and lead to additional costs.
Oregon rules make it very difficult to work as a handyman without a CCB license. Any handyman that performs work valued at or above $1,000 must be licensed by the CCB. Handymen must also be licensed by the CCB if they produce any form of advertisements, including business cards.
“Public improvement” means a project for construction, reconstruction or major renovation on real property by or for a contracting agency. “