(a) "Developer" means a person who contracts to construct, or arrange for the construction of, new residential housing on behalf of, or for the purpose of selling the residential housing to, a specific individual the person knows is the purchaser of the residential housing.
(b) "Residential housing":
(A) Means a structure designed for use as a residence and containing dwelling units for three or fewer families.
(B) Means a structure that is a condominium as defined in ORS 100.005.
(C) Does not mean a manufactured structure as defined in ORS 174.101.
(2) A developer who enters into a contract to construct or arrange for the construction of new residential housing may, at the time of providing a purchaser with a written contract, also provide the purchaser with a list of features that may make residential housing more accessible to a person with a disability. The list may include the features identified in the model list of features adopted by the Construction Contractors Board by rule under ORS 701.547.
(3) The inclusion of a feature on the list supplied by the developer under subsection (2) of this section does not obligate the developer to make the feature available to a purchaser. The list supplied by the developer may specify for each feature whether the feature is standard, optional, available on a limited basis or unavailable from the developer. If a listed feature is available from the developer as an option or on a limited basis, the list of features may specify the stage of construction by which the purchaser must submit to the developer any request that the residential housing be constructed with that feature.
(4) This section, or the inclusion of a feature on the model list developed under ORS 701.547, does not affect the requirement that installation of a feature comply with the state building code or be approved under ORS 455.060. [Formerly 701.525; 2019 c.422 §39]
Note: 701.545 and 701.547 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 701 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts
Section 701.002 - Short title.
Section 701.005 - Definitions.
Section 701.010 - Exemptions from licensure; rules.
Section 701.013 - Intent relating to certain business license requirements.
Section 701.020 - Certain cities exempt from application of ORS 701.015.
Section 701.021 - License requirement; endorsements.
Section 701.026 - Subcontractor licensing; landscaping.
Section 701.031 - Evidence of doing business as contractor.
Section 701.038 - Residential limited contractors.
Section 701.042 - Residential or commercial developers.
Section 701.046 - License application.
Section 701.050 - Commercial contractor key employees.
Section 701.056 - Licensing application fee; rules.
Section 701.063 - Term of license; fee; renewal; inactive status; license identification card.
Section 701.068 - Bonding requirements; action against surety; rules.
Section 701.073 - Insurance required of licensed contractors.
Section 701.081 - Residential contractors; bond; insurance; responsible managing individual.
Section 701.082 - Residential contractor continuing education requirements; exemptions.
Section 701.086 - Key employee continuing education.
Section 701.091 - Responsible managing individual.
Section 701.093 - Change in responsible managing individual; temporary managing individual.
Section 701.094 - Definition for ORS 701.098 and 701.102; rules.
Section 701.102 - Sanction for past unresolved activity or outstanding matters; probation.
Section 701.106 - Sanction for violation or failure to comply with certain laws.
Section 701.107 - Sanction for assisting evasion of obligations.
Section 701.109 - Reporting of final judgments.
Section 701.119 - Certification to participate in small scale local energy project program.
Section 701.128 - Suit for damages for misrepresentation.
Section 701.133 - Notice of intent to file complaint; fees; rules.
Section 701.139 - Complaint validity; applicable resolution processes.
Section 701.143 - Requirement for timely filing of complaints; timelines.
Section 701.149 - Status reports; alternative dispute resolution.
Section 701.150 - Determination of amount to be paid from bond.
Section 701.153 - Recording of order as lien; satisfaction of order against residential contractor.
Section 701.157 - Satisfaction of order against commercial contractor.
Section 701.215 - Officers; quorum; compensation and expenses; advisory committees.
Section 701.238 - Determination of licensing application fee; rules.
Section 701.240 - Provision of licensed contractors list to other state agencies; rules.
Section 701.246 - Confidentiality of information; permissible disclosures.
Section 701.250 - Board to provide licensee’s status on request; fee.
Section 701.260 - Appeal committee; membership; duties.
Section 701.265 - Continuing education system for residential contractors; rules.
Section 701.267 - Agreements with continuing education providers; credits; fees.
Section 701.272 - Interagency agreements.
Section 701.310 - Cancellation of contract.
Section 701.312 - Additional grounds for placing contractor on probation.
Section 701.320 - Offer of warranty; withdrawal of contract offer.
Section 701.330 - Consumer notice form; notice of procedure form; rules.
Section 701.335 - Recommended maintenance schedule; rules.
Section 701.345 - Subcontractor list.
Section 701.348 - Sewer contractor requirements.
Section 701.410 - Definitions.
Section 701.430 - Performance bond; terms.
Section 701.435 - Deposits in lieu of cash retainage.
Section 701.440 - Applicability to federal projects.
Section 701.445 - Home inspectors; certification; rules; fees; exemption.
Section 701.470 - Licensing; exemptions; insurance.
Section 701.475 - Definitions for ORS 701.475 to 701.490.
Section 701.480 - Certification; licensing; holding out as locksmith or locksmithing business.
Section 701.490 - Exemptions from certification, licensure and other requirements.
Section 701.501 - Home services contractor license; exemption from testing and continuing education.
Section 701.505 - Definitions for ORS 701.505 to 701.515.
Section 701.510 - License required to engage in lead-based paint activity.
Section 701.515 - Licensing system; fees; rules.
Section 701.520 - Construction Contractors Board Lead-Based Paint Activities Fund.
Section 701.527 - Definitions for ORS 702.527 to 701.536.
Section 701.529 - Certification and licensing requirements; use of title.
Section 701.532 - Home energy assessor certification; training; rules; fees.
Section 701.536 - Assessor and contractor exemption from testing and continuing education.
Section 701.540 - Licensing; standards and practices; rules.
Section 701.545 - Provision of accessible features list to purchaser; effect.
Section 701.547 - Model list of accessibility features; rules.
Section 701.555 - Barrier-type exterior insulation and finish systems.
Section 701.560 - Definitions for ORS 701.560 to 701.595 and 701.605.
Section 701.565 - Notice of defect requirement; contents; mailing.
Section 701.575 - Availability of residence; scope of inspection; report of inspection results.
Section 701.585 - Effect of notice of defect on time for commencing court action.
Section 701.595 - Failure to follow notice of defect procedure.
Section 701.600 - Nonapplicability of ORS 701.560 to 701.595 and 701.605.
Section 701.605 - Recording of written warranty agreement.
Section 701.620 - Definitions for ORS 701.620 to 701.640.
Section 701.635 - Suspension of performance.
Section 701.640 - Prohibition against contrary provisions, covenants or clauses.
Section 701.645 - Contracts and housing not subject to ORS 701.620 to 701.640.
Section 701.990 - Criminal penalties.
Section 701.992 - Civil penalties and other sanctions; enforcement.