Nevada
Contractor disputes in Nevada.
Nevada regulates contractors closely and gives property owners several ways to resolve a dispute. These guides explain the common problems and the options, with the statutes that apply. We serve owners throughout the state, including Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Reno.
Problems
Start with what went wrong.
Breach of contract
The contractor did not do what the agreement required.
Abandoned or unfinished work
The crew stopped showing up, or the job was never completed.
Defective workmanship
The work was done, but it was done poorly.
Deviation from plans or wrong materials
What was built is not what the plans or contract called for.
No permits or code violations
Work was done without permits or does not meet the building code.
Overbilling and change orders
Large deposits, inflated invoices, and charges you never approved.
Unlicensed contractor
You found out the contractor was never licensed.
Property damage
The contractor damaged your home or belongings during the job.
Misrepresentation and fraud
You were misled about something that mattered.
Defects in a new home
Problems in a home you bought from a builder.
Options
Then see which paths fit.
Case review and demand letter
A fixed-fee review of your file and a formal demand, when the breach and the amount are clear.
Contractors Board complaint
For clear licensing violations: abandonment, code problems, departures from plans, substandard work.
Bond and Recovery Fund claims
Two sources of recovery that do not depend on the contractor's ability to pay.
Construction defect claims (Chapter 40)
The required process for defects in a new home, addition, or alteration.
HOA construction defect claims
For associations dealing with defects in common elements and association-maintained areas.
Small claims and Justice Court
Usually the best route for disputes under about $7,500. You do not need a lawyer.
Civil litigation
For larger disputes with strong facts, when earlier steps have not resolved the matter.
Criminal complaints
Unlicensed contracting, diversion of funds, and theft. Where to report, and what to expect.
Free case review
Find out where your dispute stands.
Tell us the facts once, in writing. We review them before anyone gets on the phone, so the conversation is about your options and not about repeating the story.