Because construction liens can affect other interests in real property, both public notice and actual notice to certain parties with recorded interests are essential to a fair lien system. In Oregon, timely recording a claim of lien with the county recorder provides the required public notice and is a prerequisite to a valid lien. Oregon’s
Oregon's Construction Lien Law
Oregon’s “Direct” Construction Lien Law
By Sean Gay on
Posted in Construction, Oregon
Under Oregon law, construction lien claimants have a “direct” lien. Although the lien arises through the statutory agency of the contractor, for lien claimants other than the contractor, it is independent of the contractor and secures payment to the claimant regardless of whether the owner paid the contractor or whether the contractor waived or released…