Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 87 § 87.266 — Duration of liens
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 87 ·
Oregon Code § 87.266·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Duration of liens.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, if either a suit to
foreclose or a proceeding under ORS 87.272 to 87.306 to foreclose a lien
created by ORS 87.216 to 87.232 is not commenced in an appropriate court within
six months after the notice of claim of lien is filed under ORS 87.242, or if
extended payment is provided and the terms thereof are stated in the notice of
claim of lien, then within six months after the expiration of the extended
payment, the lien shall cease to exist. A lien shall not be continued in force
for a longer time than two years from the time the claim for lien is filed
under ORS 87.242 by an agreement to extend payment.
(2) If either a
suit to foreclose or a proceeding under ORS 87.272 to 87.306 to foreclose a
lien created by ORS 87.226 is not commenced in an appropriate court within 18
months after the notice of claim of lien is filed under ORS 87.242 or, if
extended payment is provided and the terms thereof are stated in the notice of
claim of lien, within six months after the expiration of the extended payment,
the lien shall cease to exist. A lien shall not be continued in force for a
longer time than two years from the time the claim of lien is filed under ORS
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 87.266
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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