Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 205 § 205.470 — Liability for filing invalid claim of encumbrance
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 205 ·
Oregon Code § 205.470·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Liability for filing invalid claim of encumbrance.
Any person who knowingly files, or
directs another to file, an invalid claim of encumbrance shall be liable to the
owner of the property bound by the claim of encumbrance for a sum of not less
than $5,000 or for actual damages caused by the filing of the claim of
encumbrance, whichever is greater, together with costs and reasonable attorney
fees at trial and on appeal. Any grantee or other person purportedly
benefited by an invalid encumbrance that is filed who willfully refuses to
release the invalid encumbrance upon request of the owner of the property
affected shall be liable to the owner for the damages and costs and reasonable
attorney fees at trial and on appeal provided in this section. [1997 c.290 §5]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 205.470
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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