Diane Carol Utz's Answers

Real estate construction, drainage, septic

Depending on the language in your agreement with the contractor, you may have the right to file a breach of contract claim. If you do have the right to such a claim, you should have 6 years from the date of your agreement (or when you moved in if you signed the agreement prior to the completion of your home) to file your claim. Repairing a poorly designed septic system can be relatively expensive, so I wouldn't necessarily assume that this a small claims case. Unfortunately, in WA, there...

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Dispute with builder over conditions of new construction home

I am licensed in WA and not OR, therefore, my answer here is merely meant as guidance to help get you going in your quest to get the benefit of your bargain. You can view the laws that apply to residential general contractors here: http://ccbed.ccb.state.or.us/WEBpdf/ccb/statutes/ORS%20701.pdf. I did a quick perusal of these laws and it appears that you likely have one year from the date you occupied your home to take action against the contractor's bond based on the information you...