Oregon Construction Contractors (CCB) Practice Test

Which of the following scenarios would involve the CCB's dispute resolution services?

1. A homeowner filing a complaint after paying a contractor who failed to pay a lien holder.

2. A general contractor disputing a subcontractor's work.

3. An employee filing a complaint against the employer.

4. A supplier seeking payment from the subcontractor.

The correct answer is: A homeowner filing a complaint after paying a contractor who failed to pay a lien holder.

The scenario that involves the CCB's dispute resolution services centers on the specific context of disputes between homeowners and contractors regarding construction-related issues. When a homeowner files a complaint after making a payment to a contractor who subsequently fails to satisfy a lien holder, this situation typically falls within the purview of the CCB's services. The CCB is designed to help mediate disputes that arise from contractor misconduct, which can include failure to pay subcontractors or lien holders, thereby protecting consumers and ensuring fairness in the contracting process. Dispute resolution services are established to assist homeowners in resolving conflicts that may arise over contract performance or other issues connected to the construction work performed on their property. This helps ensure that contractors adhere to their legal and ethical obligations, and it provides a mechanism for professional accountability within the industry. The other scenarios provided do not involve the direct relationship between homeowners and contractors regarding construction disputes, which is where the CCB typically intervenes. A general contractor's dispute with a subcontractor over work quality or performance is generally a private matter and not something the CCB regulates. Similarly, employee grievances against an employer and suppliers seeking payment from subcontractors are also outside the scope of the CCB's primary focus of homeowner protection and contractor accountability.