If something about your home or association does not work the way it is supposed to, such as the window leaks, the roof leaks, the drainage is stopped to your door, or the foundation is cracked, these are all examples of construction defects. In purely legal terms, Nevada law defines a construction defect as:

A defect in the design, construction, manufacture, repair or landscaping of a new residence, of an alteration of or addition to an existing residence, or of an appurtenance and includes, without limitation, the design, construction, manufacture, repair or landscaping of a new residence, of an alteration of or addition to an existing residence, or of an appurtenance:

1. Which is done in violation of law, including, without limitation, in
violation of local codes or ordinances;

2. Which proximately causes physical damage to the residence or to an appurtenance of the real property to which the residence or appurtenance
is affixed;

3. Which is not completed in a good and workmanlike manner in accordance with the generally accepted standard of care in the industry for that type of design, construction, manufacture, repair or landscaping; or,

4. Which presents an unreasonable risk of injury to a person or property.

A house or condominium should function in the manner in which people ordinarily expect a home to perform. Construction defects can occur in driveways, walkways and fences, block walls or other structures within your community. Defects can lead to additional damage and undue maintenance expenses.