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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Construction Law for Nevada on
Q: If company adds fees to final Invoice but never gave me a change order for nor agree too as I liable to pay?

Also didn’t sign it, tons of work wasn’t completed nor happy with. I paid majority but the extra fees they are trying to add on never happened nor was I advised until day we met in person. Never signed a change order like I did previously.

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answered on Jan 24, 2024

In Nevada, the situation where a construction company adds fees to a final invoice without providing a change order, agreement, or obtaining your signature raises concerns regarding the legitimacy of those additional charges. If significant work remains incomplete and you are dissatisfied with the... View More

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Q: Contractor sent a notice of intent but I never signed change order form nor agreed to new charges am I liable?

I did cut them a check minus the additional fees not agreed too and now I have a notice of intent. They cashed the check as well with paid in full in the memo.

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answered on Jan 24, 2024

In Nevada, construction contracts and change orders typically require clear communication and mutual agreement between the parties involved. If the contractor sent a notice of intent and you did not sign a change order form or agree to new charges, it raises questions about the validity of the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Construction Law and Consumer Law for Nevada on
Q: I submitted to D.R. Horton warranty a lot of defects of my new house.

After many weeks of nothing being fixed, I decided to "video tape" the next time they came with another "third party manager". Under NRS 200, I am in all my right to have cameras inside my house, but I also gave them the disclaimer before entering the house. Two days later,... View More

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answered on Oct 4, 2023

The situation you described suggests a potential breach of warranty or contractual obligations on the part of D.R. Horton. If they are unwilling to address the warranty issues you've pointed out, and if their response to your attempts to document the issues is to refuse service, you may indeed... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Construction Law for Nevada on
Q: I worked for a property owner as a maintenance/handyman and had tools stolen off one of her properties. She

She had a caretaker/security person living on the property and was aware of the tools being on the property. I do have a copy of the police report in my possession. Who is financially responsible, other than the thief, for the stolen tools? I live in Nevada. We did not have a signed working... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jan 30, 2023

Other than the thief, the tools may be covered by the tool owner’s insurance policy. It is not uncommon for individuals who use tools in their occupation to insure those tools against theft.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Products Liability and Construction Law for Nevada on
Q: Discv'd 2 scratches in veh after hiring a landscaping bus. area of work was next to veh. withhold payment? what to do?

The landscaping company was hired to install irrigation lines and set pavers in the front yard. The crew was congregated next to our brand new 2020 4Runner with digging equipment. Discovered two scratches in the passenger side door this morning on our way to work. I want to support our local... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 9, 2020

A Nevada attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to arrange a meaningful consult with a local attorney, some things to keep in mind is that jurors could ask for proof that the business caused the scratches claimed, and whether it could be possible... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Construction Law, Consumer Law and Real Estate Law for Nevada on
Q: Is having no hot water in the house for 5 days and a two year old in the house with me considered as an emergency?

Home owners insurance company stated that it is not an emergency to have no running hot water for five days and a two year old in the house. That because it's a plumbing issue even though in they're policy it states otherwise.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 5, 2020

I'm sorry for your ordeal with a baby in the house. You could review the policy with a Nevada attorney, but if it is similar to most homeowner policies, the circumstances you describe might not be covered. Every policy is different and without seeing your policy, it's difficult to guess... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Construction Law and Real Estate Law for Nevada on
Q: Should I get an attorney to purchase a new construction home with a major home builder in a new subdivision in Nevada?

I know that the the company has a standard contract that they will not change. I also know that the builder has a very good consumer affairs rating. The state where I currently live requires an attorney for real estate deals, but Nevada does not. I do not know if it will change anything to have an... View More

Vincent Gallo
Vincent Gallo
answered on Nov 7, 2019

If you feel confident in putting your entire trust and faith in the person on the other side of the deal, that then becomes a personal decision on your part. Also, is the builder being represented by an attorney?

1 Answer | Asked in Construction Law for Nevada on
Q: I was given a notice right to lien for my home

I believe the work was done through the building contractor pulte homes. What am I expected to do?

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jul 31, 2015

More information is needed to answer. Talk to a local construction or real estate lawyer.

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