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NV Rev Stat § 40.665 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 40 - Actions and Proceedings in Particular Cases Concerning Property|NRS 40.665 - Settlement by repurchase; certain offers of settlement deemed reasonable.

In addition to any other method provided for settling a claim pursuant to NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive, a contractor may, pursuant to a written agreement entered into with a claimant, settle a claim by repurchasing the claimant’s residence and the real property upon which it is located. The agreement may include provisions which reimburse the claimant for:  1. The market value of the residence as if no constructional defect existed, except that if a residence is less than 2 years of age and was purchased from the contractor against whom the claim is brought, the market value is the price at which the residence was sold to the claimant;  2. The value of any improvements made to the property by a person other than the contractor;  3. Reasonable attorney’s fees and fees for experts; and  4. Any costs, including costs and expenses for moving and costs, points and fees for loans.  Any offer of settlement made that includes the items listed in this section shall be deemed reasonable for the purposes of subsection 1 of NRS 40.650.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 2542; A 1997, 2721; 2003, 2046)
NV Rev Stat § 40.667 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 40 - Actions and Proceedings in Particular Cases Concerning Property|NRS 40.667 - Effect of written waiver or settlement agreement when contractor fails to correct or repair defect properly; conditions to bringing action; effect of failure to prevail in action.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a written waiver or settlement agreement executed by a claimant after a contractor has corrected or otherwise repaired a constructional defect does not bar a claim for the constructional defect if it is determined that the contractor failed to correct or repair the defect properly.  2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to any written waiver or settlement agreement described in subsection 1, unless:  (a) The claimant has obtained the opinion of an expert concerning the constructional defect;  (b) The claimant has provided the contractor with a written notice of the defect pursuant to NRS 40.645 and a copy of the expert’s opinion; and  (c) The claimant and the contractor have complied with the requirements for inspection and repair as provided in NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive.  3. The provisions of this section do not apply to repairs which are made pursuant to an election to repair pursuant to NRS 40.6472.  4. If a claimant does not prevail in any action which is not barred pursuant to this section, the court may:  (a) Deny the claimant’s attorney’s fees, fees for an expert witness or costs; and  (b) Award attorney’s fees and costs to the contractor.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 2544; A 1997, 2723; 1999, 1442; 2003, 2046)
NV Rev Stat § 40.668 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 40 - Actions and Proceedings in Particular Cases Concerning Property|NRS 40.668 - Action against subdivider or master developer for defect in appurtenance in planned unit development: Conditions and limitations; tolling of statutes of limitation or repose; applicability.

  1. Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive, a claimant may not commence an action against a subdivider or master developer for a constructional defect in an appurtenance constructed on behalf of the subdivider or master developer in a planned unit development, to the extent that the appurtenance was constructed by or through a licensed general contractor, unless:  (a) The subdivider or master developer fails to provide to the claimant the name, address and telephone number of each contractor hired by the subdivider or master developer to construct the appurtenance within 30 days of the receipt by the subdivider or master developer of a request from the claimant for such information; or  (b) After the claimant has made a good faith effort to obtain full recovery from the contractors hired by the subdivider or master developer to construct the appurtenance, the claimant has not obtained a full recovery.  2. All statutes of limitation or repose applicable to a claim governed by this section are tolled from the time the claimant notifies a contractor hired by the subdivider or master developer of the claim until the earlier of the date:  (a) A court determines that the claimant cannot obtain a full recovery against those contractors; or  (b) The claimant receives notice that those contractors are bankrupt, insolvent or dissolved.  Tolling pursuant to this subsection applies only to the subdivider or master developer. Notwithstanding any applicable statute of limitation or repose, the claimant may commence an action against the subdivider or master developer for the claim within 1 year after the end of the tolling described in this subsection.  3. Nothing in this section prohibits the commencement of an action against a subdivider or master developer for a constructional defect in a residence sold, designed or constructed by or on behalf of the subdivider or master developer.  4. Nothing in this section prohibits a person other than the claimant from commencing an action against a subdivider or master developer to enforce the person’s own rights.  5. The provisions of this section do not apply to a subdivider or master developer who acts as a general contractor or uses the subdivider’s or master developer’s license as a general contractor in the course of constructing the appurtenance that is the subject of the action.  6. As used in this section:  (a) "Master developer" means a person who buys, sells or develops a planned unit development, including, without limitation, a person who enters into a development agreement pursuant to NRS 278.0201.  (b) "Planned unit development" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 278A.065.  (c) "Subdivider" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 278.0185.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 1438)
NV Rev Stat § 40.670 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 40 - Actions and Proceedings in Particular Cases Concerning Property|NRS 40.670 - Defect which creates imminent threat to health or safety: Duty to cure; effect of failure to cure; exceptions.

  1. A contractor, subcontractor, supplier or design professional who receives written notice of a constructional defect resulting from work performed by the contractor, subcontractor, supplier or design professional which creates an imminent threat to the health or safety of the inhabitants of the residence shall take reasonable steps to cure the defect as soon as practicable. The contractor, subcontractor, supplier or design professional shall not cure the defect by making any repairs for which such person is not licensed or by causing any repairs to be made by a person who is not licensed to make those repairs. If the contractor, subcontractor, supplier or design professional fails to cure the defect in a reasonable time, the owner of the residence may have the defect cured and may recover from the contractor, subcontractor, supplier or design professional the reasonable cost of the repairs plus reasonable attorney’s fees and costs in addition to any other damages recoverable under any other law.  2. A contractor, subcontractor, supplier or design professional who does not cure a defect pursuant to this section because such person has determined, in good faith and after a reasonable inspection, that there is not an imminent threat to the health or safety of the inhabitants is not liable for attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to this section, except that if a building inspector, building official or other similar authority employed by a governmental body with jurisdiction certifies that there is an imminent threat to the health and safety of the inhabitants of the residence, the contractor, subcontractor, supplier or design professional is subject to the provisions of subsection 1.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 2542; A 1997, 2721; 2001, 1249; 2003, 2046)
NV Rev Stat § 40.672 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 40 - Actions and Proceedings in Particular Cases Concerning Property|NRS 40.672 - Defect in new residence: Duty to repair; deadline for repair; extensions; disciplinary action for failure to comply.

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 40.670, if a contractor, subcontractor, supplier or design professional receives written notice of a constructional defect not more than 1 year after the close of escrow of the initial purchase of the residence, the contractor, subcontractor, supplier or design professional shall make the repairs within 45 days after receiving the written notice unless completion is delayed by the claimant or by other events beyond the control of the contractor, subcontractor, supplier or design professional, or timely completion of repairs is not reasonably possible. The contractor, subcontractor, supplier or design professional and claimant may agree in writing to extend the period prescribed by this section. If a contractor or subcontractor fails to comply with this section, the contractor or subcontractor is immediately subject to discipline pursuant to NRS 624.300.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 1437; A 2003, 2047)
NV Rev Stat § 40.675 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 40 - Actions and Proceedings in Particular Cases Concerning Property|NRS 40.675 - Inspection of repairs.

  1. A contractor who makes or provides for repairs under NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive, may take reasonable steps to prove that the repairs were made and to have them inspected.  2. The provisions of NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive, regarding inspection and repair are in addition to any rights of inspection and settlement provided by common law or by another statute.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 2542)
NV Rev Stat § 40.681 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 40 - Actions and Proceedings in Particular Cases Concerning Property|NRS 40.681 - Premediation discovery.

Not later than 15 days before the commencement of mediation required pursuant to NRS 40.680 and upon providing 15 days’ notice, each party shall provide to the other party, or shall make a reasonable effort to assist the other party to obtain, all relevant reports, photos, correspondence, plans, specifications, warranties, contracts, subcontracts, work orders for repair, videotapes, technical reports, soil and other engineering reports and other documents or materials relating to the claim that are not privileged.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2041)
NV Rev Stat § 40.684 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 40 - Actions and Proceedings in Particular Cases Concerning Property|NRS 40.684 - Duties of insurer with respect to settlement conference.

  1. If a settlement conference is held concerning a claim for a constructional defect, the special master, if any, or the judge presiding over the claim may order a representative of an insurer of a party to attend the settlement conference. If a representative of an insurer is ordered to attend the settlement conference, the insurer shall ensure that the representative is authorized, on behalf of the insurer, to:  (a) Bind the insurer to any settlement agreement relating to the claim;  (b) Enter into any agreement relating to coverage that may be available under the party’s policy of insurance which is required to carry out any settlement relating to the claim; and  (c) Commit for expenditure money or other assets available under the party’s policy of insurance.  2. If a representative of an insurer who is ordered to attend a settlement conference pursuant to subsection 1 fails to attend the settlement conference or attends but is substantially unprepared to participate, or fails to participate in good faith, the special master or the judge may, on the special master’s or the judge’s own motion or that of a party, issue any order with regard thereto that is just under the circumstances.  3. In lieu of or in addition to any other sanction, the special master or the judge may require the insurer to pay any reasonable expenses or attorney’s fees incurred by a party because of the failure of the insurer or its representative to comply with the provisions of this section or any order issued pursuant to this section, unless the special master or the judge finds that the failure to comply was substantially justified or that any other circumstances make the award of such expenses or fees unjust.  4. Any insurer which conducts business in this State and which insures a party against liability for the claim shall be deemed to have consented to the jurisdiction of the special master or the judge for the purposes of this section.  5. The authority conferred upon the special master or the judge pursuant to this section is in addition to any other authority conferred upon the special master or the judge pursuant to any other statute or any court rule.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2040)
NV Rev Stat § 40.687 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 40 - Actions and Proceedings in Particular Cases Concerning Property|NRS 40.687 - Disclosure of information concerning insurance agreements; compelled production of information.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law:  1. A contractor shall, no later than 10 days after a response is made pursuant to this chapter, disclose to the claimant any information about insurance agreements that may be obtained by discovery pursuant to rule 26(b)(2) of the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure. Such disclosure does not affect the admissibility at trial of the information disclosed.  2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, if the contractor fails to provide the information required pursuant to subsection 1 within the time allowed, the claimant may petition the court to compel production of the information. Upon receiving such a petition, the court may order the contractor to produce the required information and may award the claimant reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred in petitioning the court pursuant to this subsection.  3. The parties may agree to an extension of time for the contractor to produce the information required pursuant to this section.  4. For the purposes of this section, "information about insurance agreements" is limited to any declaration sheets, endorsements and contracts of insurance issued to the contractor from the commencement of construction of the residence of the claimant to the date on which the request for the information is made and does not include information concerning any disputes between the contractor and an insurer or information concerning any reservation of rights by an insurer.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 2716; A 1999, 1443; 2019, 2262)
NV Rev Stat § 40.688 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 40 - Actions and Proceedings in Particular Cases Concerning Property|NRS 40.688 - Disclosure of defects by claimant to prospective purchaser of residence required; timing and contents of disclosure; duty of attorney to inform claimant of disclosure requirement.

  1. If a claimant attempts to sell a residence that is or has been the subject of a claim governed by NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive, the claimant shall disclose, in writing, to any prospective purchaser of the residence, not less than 30 days before the close of escrow for the sale of the residence or, if escrow is to close less than 30 days after the execution of the sales agreement, then immediately upon the execution of the sales agreement or, if a claim is initiated less than 30 days before the close of escrow, within 24 hours after giving written notice to the contractor pursuant to NRS 40.645:  (a) All notices given by the claimant to the contractor pursuant to NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive, that are related to the residence;  (b) All opinions the claimant has obtained from experts regarding a constructional defect that is or has been the subject of the claim;  (c) The terms of any settlement, order or judgment relating to the claim; and  (d) A detailed report of all repairs made to the residence by or on behalf of the claimant as a result of a constructional defect that is or has been the subject of the claim.  2. Before taking any action on a claim pursuant to NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive, the attorney for a claimant shall notify the claimant in writing of the provisions of this section.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 1439; A 2003, 2048)
NV Rev Stat § 40.6882 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 40 - Actions and Proceedings in Particular Cases Concerning Property|NRS 40.6882 - Complainant" defined.

As used in NRS 40.6884 and 40.6885, unless the context otherwise requires, "complainant" means a person who makes a claim or files an action against a design professional pursuant to NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive.  (Added to NRS by 2001 Special Session, 66; A 2003, 2049)
NV Rev Stat § 40.6885 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 40 - Actions and Proceedings in Particular Cases Concerning Property|NRS 40.6885 - Effect of compliance with or failure to comply with NRS 40.6884.

  1. The court shall dismiss an action governed by NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive, that is commenced against a design professional or a person primarily engaged in the practice of professional engineering, land surveying, architecture or landscape architecture, including, without limitation, an action for professional negligence, if the attorney for the complainant fails to:  (a) File an affidavit required pursuant to NRS 40.6884;  (b) File a report required pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 40.6884; or  (c) Name the expert consulted in the affidavit required pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 40.6884.  2. The fact that an attorney for a complainant has complied or failed to comply with the provisions of NRS 40.6884 is admissible in the action.  (Added to NRS by 2001 Special Session, 67)
NV Rev Stat § 40.6887 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 40 - Actions and Proceedings in Particular Cases Concerning Property|NRS 40.6887 - Submission of questions or disputes concerning defects to State Contractors’ Board; regulations.

  1. A claimant or any contractor, subcontractor, supplier or design professional may submit a question or dispute to the State Contractors’ Board concerning any matter which may affect or relate to a constructional defect, including, without limitation, questions concerning the need for repairs, the appropriate method for repairs, the sufficiency of any repairs that have been made and the respective rights and responsibilities of homeowners, claimants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and design professionals.  2. If a question or dispute is submitted to the State Contractors’ Board pursuant to this section, the State Contractors’ Board shall, pursuant to its regulations, rules and procedures, respond to the question or investigate the dispute and render a decision. Nothing in this section authorizes the State Contractors’ Board to require the owner of a residence or appurtenance to participate in any administrative hearing which is held pursuant to this section.  3. Not later than 30 days after a question or dispute is submitted to the State Contractors’ Board pursuant to subsection 1, the State Contractors’ Board shall respond to the question or render its decision. The response or decision of the State Contractors’ Board:  (a) Is not binding and is not subject to judicial review pursuant to the provisions of chapters 233B and 624 of NRS; and  (b) Is not admissible in any judicial or administrative proceeding brought pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.  4. The provisions of this chapter do not preclude a claimant or a contractor, subcontractor, supplier or design professional from pursuing any remedy otherwise available from the State Contractors’ Board pursuant to the provisions of chapter 624 of NRS concerning a constructional defect.  5. If an action for a constructional defect has been commenced, the court shall not stay or delay any proceedings before the court pending an answer to a question or decision concerning a dispute submitted to the State Contractors’ Board.  6. The State Contractors’ Board shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section and may charge and collect reasonable fees from licensees to cover the cost of carrying out its duties pursuant to this section.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2039; A 2005, 477)
NV Rev Stat § 40.689 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 40 - Actions and Proceedings in Particular Cases Concerning Property|NRS 40.689 - Preference given to action; action may be assigned to senior judge; assessment of additional expenses.

  1. Upon petition by a party:  (a) The court shall give preference in setting a date for the trial of an action commenced pursuant to NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive; and  (b) The court may assign an action commenced pursuant to NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive, to a senior judge.  2. If the action is assigned to a senior judge upon petition by a party:  (a) Any additional expenses caused by the assignment must be borne equally by each party involved; or  (b) The judge may distribute any additional expenses among the parties as the judge deems appropriate.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 2716)
NV Rev Stat § 40.690 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 40 - Actions and Proceedings in Particular Cases Concerning Property|NRS 40.690 - Limitation on bringing claim against governmental entity during period for resolution; effect of settlement; contractor or claimant may require party to appear and participate.

  1. A claim governed by NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive, may not be brought by a claimant or contractor against a government, governmental agency or political subdivision of a government, during the period in which a claim for a constructional defect is being settled, mediated or otherwise resolved pursuant to NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive. The settlement of such a claim does not affect the rights or obligations of the claimant or contractor in any action brought by the claimant or contractor against a third party.  2. A contractor or claimant may require a party against whom the contractor or claimant asserts a claim governed by NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive, to appear and participate in proceedings held pursuant to those sections as if the party were a contractor and the party requiring the appearance were a claimant. The party must receive notice of the proceedings from the contractor or claimant.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 2544; A 1997, 2723; 1999, 1443)
NV Rev Stat § 40.692 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 40 - Actions and Proceedings in Particular Cases Concerning Property|NRS 40.692 - Notice not required to be given to intervener in action.

A claimant who commences an action for a constructional defect is not required to give written notice of a defect pursuant to NRS 40.645 to any person who intervenes in the action as a party after it is commenced. If such a person becomes a party to the action:  1. For the purposes of NRS 40.645, the person shall be deemed to have been given notice of the defect by the claimant on the date on which the person becomes a party to the action; and  2. The provisions of NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive, apply to the person after that date.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 1438; A 2003, 2049)