Nevada § 40.672 - Defect in new residence: Duty to repair; deadline for repair; extensions; disciplinary action for failure to comply
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 40.672 — Defect in new residence: Duty to repair; deadline for repair; extensions; disciplinary action for failure to comply, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 40.672
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 40.672 cover?
Section 40.672 ("Defect in new residence: Duty to repair; deadline for repair; extensions; disciplinary action for failure to comply") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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