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Oregon Lien Deadlines for Material Suppliers

Oregon requires a "Notice of Unpaid Lien" to be provided to the owner before filing a lien if you don't have a direct contract.

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Oregon is High Risk for Suppliers

Oregon is High Risk for Suppliers Oregon has strict deadlines. Always calculate your specific deadline based on your last furnishing date.

Oregon Lien Deadlines

Deadline TypeTimingDetails
Lien Filing Deadline75 days after last furnishingMust be filed with the county recorder/clerk.
Enforcement Deadline120 days after filingLawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.
Missing the 120-day enforcement deadlineFiling a lien is not enough; you must enforce it (file a lawsuit) before the enforcement period expires.

Common Supplier Mistakes in Oregon

1. Preliminary Notice

Notice of Right to Lien (8 days for residential) Required to preserve your right to file a lien later.

2. Lien Filing Deadline

75 days after last furnishing Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk.

3. Enforcement Deadline

120 days after filing Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.

Missing the Notice of Right to Lien

Many suppliers fail to send the required preliminary notice early in the project, invalidating their future lien rights.

Filing the lien after 75 days

Waiting too long to file. The deadline is strict and often does not extend for weekends or holidays.

Missing the 120-day enforcement deadline

Filing a lien is not enough; you must enforce it (file a lawsuit) before the enforcement period expires.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Preliminary Notice

Notice of Right to Lien (8 days for residential) Required to preserve your right to file a lien later.

2. Lien Filing Deadline

75 days after last furnishing Must be filed with the county recorder/clerk.

3. Enforcement Deadline

120 days after filing Lawsuit to foreclose on the lien must be filed by this date.

Missing the Notice of Right to Lien

Many suppliers fail to send the required preliminary notice early in the project, invalidating their future lien rights.

Filing the lien after 75 days

Waiting too long to file. The deadline is strict and often does not extend for weekends or holidays.

Missing the 120-day enforcement deadline

Filing a lien is not enough; you must enforce it (file a lawsuit) before the enforcement period expires.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.