Opinion ID: 2621912
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Whether the purported existence of numerous factual issues precludes our consideration of the petition in this case

Text: Regarding real parties in interest's argument that numerous factual issues weigh against our consideration of this matter, they maintain that, although petitioners contend that approximately 700 homes relevant to this case are no longer owned by the original purchasers and, thus, are not new residences under NRS 40.615, the record is unclear as to precisely which homes have changed hands. Further, according to real parties in interest, although the original purchasers no longer own many of the homes involved in this action, the change of ownership in many cases is a mere technicality, as the original purchasers have simply transferred their homes' title to a related trust or corporate entity, or what appear to be changes in ownership are mere clerical corrections and name changes due to death or marriage. According to real parties in interest, the task of determining which homes in fact no longer are owned by the original purchasers and for which homes the original purchasers have merely transferred title to a related entity, corrected clerical errors, or updated name changes has not been undertaken, and thus this matter is not appropriate for our consideration. Nonetheless, our consideration of this petition does not necessitate addressing those alleged factual issues. That is, determining whether the requirement that a residence be new for NRS Chapter 40 purposes precludes a homeowner who has not continuously owned his or her residence since its completion from receiving any NRS Chapter 40 remedies does not involve the related factual disputes concerning whether a change in ownership has actually taken place with respect to the 700 homes. Moreover, the petition raises important legal issues that require clarification with regard to the Westpark definition of new residence. Accordingly, we exercise our discretion to consider this petition.