If an owner compels arbitration or commences a court action against any contractor, subcontractor or supplier to assert a claim arising out of or related to the construction, alteration or repair of a residence located in this state and the owner has not followed the procedure set forth in ORS 701.565 and 701.575, the arbitrator or court must dismiss the arbitration or action without prejudice. The owner may not commence a new arbitration or action unless the owner follows the procedure set forth in ORS 701.565 and 701.575.
ORS 701.595
Known as the Construction Contractors Licensing Act
The act spans §§ 701–701 (183 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 210 Or. App. 33 - Strizver v. Wilsey (2006)
Most recently applied in 210 Or. App. 33 - Strizver v. Wilsey (December 2006)
2003 c.660 §8
Official source: Oregon State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Oregon statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.