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Oregon Revised Statutes Occupations and Professions § 701.140

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

<Text subject to final change by the Oregon Office of the Legislative Counsel.>

A complaint under ORS 701.139 must arise from the performance, or a contract for the performance, of work that requires a contractor license issued by the Construction Contractors Board. The complaint must be of one or more of the following types:

(1) A complaint against a contractor by the owner of a structure or other real property for the following:

(a) Negligent work.

(b) Improper work.

(c) Breach of contract.

(2) A complaint against a contractor by the owner of a structure or other real property to discharge, or to recoup funds expended in discharging, a lien established under ORS 87.010 to 87.060 and 87.075 to 87.093 under circumstances described under this subsection. The board shall process complaints described in this subsection under ORS 701.145 only if:

(a) The owner paid the contractor for that contractor's work subject to this chapter;

(b) A lien is filed against the property of the owner under ORS 87.010 to 87.060 and 87.075 to 87.093 because the contractor failed to pay the person claiming the lien for that person's contribution toward completion of the improvement; and

(c) The complaint is described in ORS 701.139 (1) or (3)(a) or (b).

(3) A complaint against a licensed subcontractor by a licensed contractor for the following:

(a) Negligent work;

(b) Improper work; or

(c) Breach of contract.

(4) A complaint by a person furnishing labor to a contractor or owed employee benefits by a contractor.

(5) A complaint, as limited by rule of the board, by a person furnishing material or renting or supplying equipment to a contractor. The minimum limit set by the board may not exceed $150.

(6) A complaint by a subcontractor against a contractor for unpaid labor or materials arising out of a contract.

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