Overview
Century Communities operates in Oregon with communities in the Portland metropolitan area and surrounding suburbs in Clackamas, Washington, and Marion counties.
Oregon's Unlawful Trade Practices Act, contractor licensing through the Construction Contractors Board, and construction defect notice statutes create the legal framework for Century Communities buyers.
How Oregon Law Affects Your Contract
The following analysis examines how Century Communities's documented contract patterns interact with Oregon consumer protection law.
Implied Warranty Protections
Oregon courts recognize implied warranties in new home construction. Century's habitability waiver (HAB-001) may face enforceability challenges under Oregon law. Oregon also provides statutory protections through its construction defect notice statutes.
Unlawful Trade Practices Act
Oregon's UTPA (ORS 646.605 et seq.) prohibits unfair or deceptive trade practices. Misrepresentations about Inspire Home Loans financing or material substitutions (MAT-001) may be subject to claims under this statute.
Construction Defect Notice
Oregon requires homeowners to provide notice to the builder before filing a construction defect lawsuit (ORS 701.560 et seq.). The notice period allows the builder to inspect and offer to repair.
Arbitration Enforceability
Oregon courts enforce arbitration clauses. Century's JAMS arbitration clause (ARB-001) and class action waiver (CLA-001) are subject to unconscionability analysis under Oregon law.
Oregon Legal History
No state-specific litigation involving Century Communities in Oregon has been identified in public records as of this writing.
Relevant Oregon Laws
Requires residential builders to be licensed with the Construction Contractors Board and maintain a surety bond for consumer protection.
Oregon courts recognize an implied warranty of habitability for new construction.
Prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions and provides a private right of action.
Oregon Key Facts
- 1Oregon requires residential builders to be licensed with the Construction Contractors Board.
- 2Oregon recognizes an implied warranty of habitability for new construction.
- 3The statute of repose for construction defect claims is 10 years from substantial completion.
- 4Mandatory arbitration clauses are generally enforceable in Oregon.
- 5The CCB provides a consumer dispute resolution process for complaints against licensed builders.
- 6Oregon does not have a statutory pre-litigation notice requirement for construction defects.
What Oregon Buyers Should Know
- Know the construction defect notice requirements. Oregon law requires written notice to the builder before filing a construction defect lawsuit. Document all defects and follow the statutory process.
- Compare Inspire Home Loans with independent lenders. Century may offer incentives to use Inspire Home Loans. Compare total loan costs with at least two independent lenders.
- Verify the builder's CCB license. Oregon requires contractors to be licensed through the Construction Contractors Board. Verify Century's license status and check for complaints.
- Insist on an independent home inspection. Negotiate for inspection access if the contract restricts it (INS-001).