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Where is the property, and what is your role?

The law that applies depends on the state where the work was done.

State where the property is located

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City and ZIP code

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Our attorneys are licensed in Nevada. Please continue. With your permission, we can connect you with an independent attorney licensed in your state.

Type of property

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Your role

I own the property I serve on the HOA board or manage the association Other

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Who did the work?

Contractor or builder name

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License number, if you know itIn Nevada it must appear on the contract, bids, and advertising.

Is the contractor licensed?

Yes, licensed No, unlicensed Not sure

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When a contractor is not licensed, the license bond and the Residential Recovery Fund are generally not available, and recovery often depends on whether the person can actually pay. Please continue. We will review what you send and point you to small claims and self-help resources if that is the better route.

Type of project

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What was agreed, and what was paid?

What kind of agreement do you have?

Signed written contract Written estimate, texts, or emails only Verbal agreement only Purchase agreement for a new home

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Were there plans, drawings, or written specifications?

Yes No Not sure

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Total contract or purchase price

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Amount you have paid so far

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Date of the contract, or close of escrow for a new home

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Date work stopped or was completedLeave blank if work is ongoing.

What went wrong?

Check everything that applies.

Any code or permit problem?

A city or county inspection failed No permit was pulled An inspector or other professional identified a code violation None that I know of

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Describe what happened Five to ten sentences. Stick to what happened and when. Dates, amounts, and what was said in writing help most.

Please describe what happened.

What proof do you have?

Check what you can provide. You do not need everything to submit.

Signed contract or accepted estimate Plans, drawings, or specifications Proof of payments Photos or video of the work Texts or emails with the contractor Written report from an independent inspector or engineer Written repair bids from other contractors Permit records or a failed inspection notice

Independent inspection

Almost every file needs a written report from a neutral inspector or engineer. The owner pays the inspector directly. Reports typically start around $400.

I already have a written independent report I am willing to hire an independent inspector I want to understand this better first I am not willing to pay for an inspection

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Without an independent report, most contractor claims come down to one person's word against another's, and the path to recovery is difficult. You can still submit. We may suggest self-help resources or small claims court instead.

Do you have written bids to repair or finish the work?

Yes, one or more written bids Not yet

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What is at stake, and what would resolve it?

Your best estimate of the amount in dispute

The cost to repair or finish the work, plus any amounts you overpaid.

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Disputes in this range are usually best handled in small claims court, where you do not need a lawyer. Please submit anyway. We will tell you if a Contractors Board complaint or another option makes sense, and send you self-help resources.

What are you looking for?

Money to have someone else repair or finish the work A refund of what I paid The contractor to come back and fix or finish it The contractor held accountable by the licensing board Not sure, I want to know my options

In one or two sentences, what would a fair resolution look like?

Please tell us what you are hoping for.

Have you filed a complaint with the State Contractors Board?

No Yes, it is pending Yes, it has been decided

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Do you already have an attorney for this dispute?

No Yes

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How do we reach you?

First name

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Last name

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Email

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Phone

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Property address

Attach documents (optional)Up to about 8 MB in total. If your files are larger, submit without them and reply to our email with the rest.

Contract or estimate

Inspection report or repair bid

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