Nevada Revised Statutes

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 40.600 (2026)

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NRS 40.600 Definitions. As used in NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 40.603 to 40.634, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

(Added to NRS by 1995, 2539; A 1997, 2716; 1999, 1440; 2001 Special Session, 67; 2003, 2041; 2015, 9)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 19 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2004–2021 · leading case: Olson v. Richard, 89 P.3d 31 (Nev. 2004).

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Olson v. Richard, 89 P.3d 31 (Nev. 2004). · cites it 4× “NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive: .... 3. Do not bar or limit any defense otherwise available except as otherwise provided in those sections.”

D.R. Horton, Inc. v. Eighth Jud. Dist. Court, 168 P.3d 731 (Nev. 2007). · cites it 2× “To that end, a pre-litigation notice must contain reasonable detail that a contractor who makes the business decision to inspect and repair can do so in compliance with all of the provisions of NRS 40.600 though NRS 40.675, which govern constructional defect cases.”

Westpark Owners' Ass'n v. Eighth Jud. Dist. Court, 167 P.3d 421 (Nev. 2007). · cites it 2× “In granting this petition in part, we consider and determine the scope of Nevada’s residential constructional defect statutes, contained within NRS Chapter 40 from NRS 40.600 through NRS 40.695. In general, this legislation sets *352 forth rights and remedies of homeowners,…”

Shuette v. Beazer Homes Holdings Corp., 124 P.3d 530 (Nev. 2005). “Fees under that statute must pertain to “a claim governed by NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive” and be “proximately caused by a constructional defect.”

Albios v. Horizon Communities, Inc., 132 P.3d 1022 (Nev. 2006). “650, in a claim governed by NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive, the claimant may recover only the following damages to the extent proximately caused by a constructional defect: (a) Any reasonable attorney's fees; .”

Skender v. Brunsonbuilt Constr. & Dev. Co., 148 P.3d 710 (Nev. 2006). “695, inclusive, the claimant may recover only the following damages to the extent proximately caused by a constructional defect: *1436 (a) Any reasonable attorney’s fees; (b) The reasonable cost of any repairs already made that were necessary and of any repairs yet to be made…”

Desert Fireplaces Plus, Inc. v. Eighth Jud. Dist. Court of the State of Nevada, 97 P.3d 607 (Nev. 2004). · cites it 3× “On August 1, 2001, Sunrise filed suit against Saxton for construction defects pursuant to NRS 40.600 to 40.695. On August 30, 2001, Saxton filed a third-party complaint against Desert Fireplaces and other subcontractors.”

ANSE, Inc. v. Eighth Jud. Dist. Court Ex Rel. Cnty. of Clark, 192 P.3d 738 (Nev. 2008). “Asserting causes of action for negligence, negligence per se, breach of various implied warranties, and willful misconduct, real parties in interest sought, among other remedies, those available under Nevada’s residential constructional defect statutes, NRS 40.600 through NRS…”

Cincinnati Ins. v. AMSCO Windows, 921 F. Supp. 2d 1226 (D. Utah 2013). “See Nev.Rev.Stat. §§ 40.600 to 40.635. Prior to filing a civil complaint, Chapter 40 requires a homeowner to file a Notice of Compliance, setting forth in reasonable detail the defects in the home and the known nature and extent of the damages caused by such defects, and…”

High Noon at Arlington Ranch Homeowners Ass'n Vs. Dist. Ct. (d.r. Horton, Inc.), 2017 NV 66 (Nev. 2017). · cites it 4× “Rather, the only specific mention of NRS Chapter 40 is in the first claim for relief, which references "monies recoverable for attorney's fees, costs and expenses under NRS 40.600 et seq." The breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duties claims are not construction defect…”

Dr Horton v. Dist. Ct., 168 P.3d 731 (Nev. 2007). · cites it 2× “To that end, a pre-litigation notice must contain reasonable detail that a contractor who makes the business decision to inspect and repair can do so in compliance with all of the provisions of NRS 40.600 though NRS 40.675, which govern constructional defect cases.”

Westpark Owners'ass'n v. Dist. Ct., 167 P.3d 421 (Nev. 2007). · cites it 2× “In granting this petition in part, we consider and determine the scope of Nevada's residential constructional defect statutes, contained within NRS Chapter 40 from NRS 40.600 through NRS 40.695. In general, this legislation sets forth rights and remedies of homeowners,…”

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