Oregon Lien Law

Supplier – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
8 business days: Notice of right to lien within 8 business days of providing labor/materials. *****Please note there are exceptions to prelien requirements dependent upon your tier and what you are furnishing on project.

Supplier – Mechanic Lien
75 days: Lien must be filed within 75 days from last labor or materials furnished, or completion of project (whatever earlier).

Subcontractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
8 business days: Notice of right to lien within 8 business days of providing labor/materials. *****Please note there are exceptions to prelien requirements dependent upon your tier and what you are furnishing on project.

Subcontractor – Mechanic Lien
75 days: Lien must be filed within 75 days from last labor or materials furnished, or completion of project (whatever earlier). Enforced 120 days after filing.

General Contractor – Preliminary notice requirements to file mechanic lien
8 business days: Notice of right to lien within 8 business days of providing labor/materials. All original contractors are required to deliver an Information Notice to Owner about Construction Liens for contracts for residential construction or improvements when the contract value is in excess of $2,000 *****Please note there are exceptions to prelien requirements dependent upon your tier and what you are furnishing on project.

General Contractor – Mechanic Lien
75 days: Lien must be filed within 75 days from last labor or materials furnished, or completion of project (whatever earlier).

Timeframe to foreclose lien
Enforced within 120 days from recording of lien.

Construction participants not covered by lien law
There are not any participants that are not covered.

Cost and damages not allowed in lien claim
lost profits or other consequential damages that the claimant may have suffered as a result of a breach of contract.