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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
“Improvement” means the development, enhancement or addition to property, by the provision of work, materials or equipment. The term includes, without limitation:
1. A building, railway, tramway, toll road, canal, water ditch, flume, aqueduct, reservoir, bridge, fence, street, sidewalk, fixtures or other structure or superstructure;
2. A mine or a shaft, tunnel, adit or other excavation, designed or used to prospect, drain or work a mine;
3. A system for irrigation, plants, sod or other landscaping;
4. The demolition or removal of existing improvements, trees or other vegetation;
5. The drilling of test holes;
6. Grading, grubbing, filling or excavating;
7. Constructing or installing sewers or other public utilities; and
8. Constructing a vault, cellar or room under sidewalks or making improvements to the sidewalks in front of or adjoining the property.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 9. Security Instruments of Public Utilities; Mortgages; Deeds of Trust; Other Liens § 108.22128. “Improvement” defined - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-9-security-instruments-of-public-utilities-mortgages-deeds-of-trust-other-liens/nv-rev-st-108-22128/
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