ORS 701.565 Notice of defect requirement; contents; mailing

Except as provided in ORS 701.600, an owner may not compel arbitration or commence a court action against a contractor, subcontractor or supplier to assert a claim arising out of or related to any defect in the construction, alteration or repair of a residence or in any system, component or material incorporated into a residence located in this state unless the owner has sent that contractor, subcontractor or supplier a notice of defect as provided in this section and has complied with ORS 701.575.

An owner must send a notice of defect by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. If a notice of defect is sent to a contractor or subcontractor, the owner must send the notice to the last known address for the contractor or subcontractor as shown in the records of the Construction Contractors Board. If a notice of defect is sent to a supplier, the owner must send the notice to the Oregon business address of the supplier or, if none, to the registered agent of the supplier.

A notice of defect sent by an owner must include:

The name and mailing address of the owner or the owner’s legal representative, if any;

A statement that the owner may seek to compel arbitration or bring a court action against the contractor, subcontractor or supplier;

The address and location of the affected residence;

A description of:

Each defect;

The remediation the owner believes is necessary; and

Any incidental damage not curable by remediation as described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph; and

Any report or other document evidencing the existence of the defects and any incidental damage.