Bill > HB3746

This bill modifies Oregon laws related to construction defects, homeowners associations (HOAs), and condominiums, with several key provisions. It reduces the statute of limitations for construction defect actions in planned communities and condominiums, with a new seven-year limit for tort actions, and creates more detailed procedural requirements for filing such claims. The bill requires homeowners associations and condominium boards to conduct moisture intrusion inspections at specific intervals (before the end of the second and sixth years following substantial completion). It also establishes more comprehensive notice requirements before an association can initiate a construction defect lawsuit, including mandatory board meetings, detailed notifications to owners and potentially responsible contractors, and specific warning language about potential impacts on property sales. Additionally, the bill extends timeframes for contractors to respond to defect notices, allows for more detailed inspection and remediation processes, and provides mechanisms for owners to accept or reject repair or compensation offers. These changes aim to create a more structured and transparent process for addressing construction defects in residential properties, balancing the interests of homeowners, associations, and contractors by providing clearer guidelines and communication protocols.

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