Oregon's fast-paced construction market requires contractors to be exceptionally organized. With some of the shortest preliminary notice deadlines in the country, contractors rely on MyCrewTracker to track job starts and securely archive critical notices.
The 8-Day Notice of Right to a Lien
Oregon possesses one of the most aggressive preliminary notice deadlines in the United States. Under ORS 87.021, any person furnishing materials, equipment, or supplies who does not have a direct contract with the owner must generally deliver a Notice of Right to a Lien within 8 working days of the first delivery to protect their lien rights for those items.
Failing to meet this incredibly tight 8-day deadline forfeits your lien rights for materials delivered prior to the 8 days preceding a late notice. Using MyCrewTracker's Daily Reports, field supervisors generate an instant, verifiable log of when materials arrive on site, ensuring the back office can react immediately to meet the 8-day window.
Oregon Prompt Payment Act
Cash flow delays are heavily regulated in Oregon. Under ORS 701.420, an owner must generally pay the original contractor within 30 days of receiving a billing. The contractor must then pay their subcontractors within 7 days of receiving those funds.
To defend against claims of payment failure, contractors must maintain flawless documentation. MyCrewTracker offers a secure cloud repository where Oregon contractors can organize dated payment applications, bank disbursement records, and formal communications to prove statutory compliance.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions in Oregon
What is the Oregon Notice of Right to a Lien?
Under ORS 87.021, a Notice of Right to a Lien is a mandatory preliminary document that material and equipment suppliers must serve within 8 working days of their first delivery to fully protect their mechanics lien rights.
What is the Oregon Prompt Payment deadline?
Under ORS 701.420, owners must generally pay contractors within 30 days of billing, and contractors must pay subcontractors within 7 days of receiving payment.
Does MyCrewTracker automatically track my 8-day deadline?
No. MyCrewTracker is a secure document storage and organization platform. It provides the Daily Reporting tools you need to record your material delivery dates, but your back office must calculate the 8 working days and serve the notice.
Official Legal Sources
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Notice of Right to a Lien ORS 87.021
Oregon Mechanics Lien — A Notice of Right to a Lien must generally be delivered within 8 working days of first providing materials or supplies.
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Prompt Payment Act ORS 701.420
Oregon Prompt Payment Act — Owners must pay contractors within 30 days of billing; contractors must pay subs within 7 days of receiving funds.
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