Oregon’s Mechanic Lien Requirements

In the state of Oregon, liens filed on private property are known as mechanics’ liens . On public projects, Oregon law does not authorize construction liens. Rather, contractors are protected by payment bond claims. When an Oregon mechanics lien is filed with regard to work performed on privately owned property, it attaches to and encumbers […]

Oregon Construction Lien Filing

How to Be Sure You Are Within Your Lien Rights in Oregon Filing your construction lien in Oregon can be a very straightforward process, provided all of the requirements are met.  Oregon requires that everyone entitled to file a lien must be registered in the state.  Without this registration, your lien claim may not be […]

Spring Is Here: Get Your Construction Contracts and Legal Requirements in Order

Spring is here, and so is the rush of construction projects that need warmer temperatures to start (or restart as it were). With the economy giving signs that it is on the upswing, here is hoping that 2012 construction will start off with a bang. If you are a contractor, it is time to start […]