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Construction Defect Laws in Nevada.

Nevada construction defect claims are governed by Chapter 40 (NRS 40.600 et seq.) — one of the most detailed construction-defect statutes in the country. Nevada requires pre-litigation notice, opportunity to repair, and expert involvement. The statute of repose is 6 years from substantial completion for patent defects and 10 years for latent defects. Nevada contractor licensing is administered by the Nevada State Contractors Board. The Nevada Supreme Court's *D.R. Horton v. Eighth Judicial District Court* and subsequent cases shape procedural contours.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

Generally 6-10 year statute of repose; 4 years for damages discoveryNRS 11.202-11.204

Actions against designers, builders, and contractors must be filed within 6 years of substantial completion for patent defects, 8 years for latent defects (10 years for willful misconduct).

State law

Key Nevada Statutes

Chapter 40 Construction Defect StatuteNRS 40.600 et seq.

Detailed statutory scheme governing residential construction defect claims. Requires claimant to serve notice of defects, provide opportunity to inspect and repair, and follow specific discovery and mediation protocols before filing suit.

Contractor LicensingNRS Chapter 624

All contractors performing work valued at $1,000+ must be licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board. Unlicensed contractors may face criminal liability and cannot enforce contracts.

Residential Construction WarrantiesNRS Chapter 116 (common-interest ownership) and Chapter 624 (general)

Nevada requires specific disclosures and warranties in residential construction, with heightened protections in common-interest communities (condos, HOAs).

Mechanics' LiensNRS Chapter 108

Contractors, subcontractors, laborers, and suppliers may file liens against improved real property. Pre-lien notice required; recording deadline generally 90 days after last furnishing.

State law

Official Sources

Nevada State Contractors Board Nevada Legislature

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