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.
For any project participants other than parties who contracted directly with the property owner, preliminary notice (also known as a Notice of Right to Lien, in Oregon) on a residential project, must be sent within 8 days of first furnishing to the project.
A construction lien should be filed with the recording officer in the county or counties where the construction occurred. A lien holder has 75 days after completing the construction, or ceasing work on the construction, in which to file the lien.
The General Rule in Oregon: Construction Liens Have Priority Over Trust Deeds. But the reverse is not necessarily true. In fact, the general rule is that a construction lien has priority over an earlier-recorded trust deed.
Under Oregon law, owners must make progress payments no later than 14 days after the date billing is received, and they have only 7 days to make the final payment after work is approved. However, these deadlines only apply to private projects.
The lien must be filed within 75 days of the last day labor was provided or materials furnished. In summary, what is important for a subcontractor, material supplier, or equipment rental company to do in order to file a valid residential lien claim?
You must include a statement of demand, the name of the owners of the property, the name of the person who hired you, a description of the property and a proper verification under oath (notary). ORS 87.035(3)-(4). You must record the lien in the county where the project is located. ORS 87.035(2).