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Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
1. A residential contractor shall notify an owner with whom he or she contracts of the rights of the owner pursuant to NRS 624.400 to 624.560, inclusive, including, without limitation, providing a written statement explaining those rights in any agreement or contract for qualified services. The written statement must be in substantially the following form:
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION RECOVERY FUND
Payment may be available from the Recovery Fund if you are damaged financially by a project performed on your residence pursuant to a contract, including construction, remodeling, repair or other improvements, and the damage resulted from certain specified violations of Nevada law by a contractor licensed in this State. To obtain information relating to the Recovery Fund and filing a claim for recovery from the Recovery Fund, you may contact the State Contractors' Board.
2. The Board may impose upon a contractor an administrative fine:
(a) Of not more than $250 for the first violation of subsection 1; and
(b) Of not more than $500 for a second or subsequent violation of subsection 1.
3. The Board shall deposit any money received pursuant to this section in the account established pursuant to NRS 624.470.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 54. Professions, Occupations and Businesses § 624.520. Contractor required to notify owner of rights related to account; written statement; administrative fine for noncompliance - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-54-professions-occupations-and-businesses/nv-rev-st-624-520/
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