Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed a bill aimed at curbing frivolous lawsuits over construction defects after the measure passed through the Republican-controlled state legislature along party lines.
The Homeowner Protections Act would more narrowly define construction defects so they wouldn’t include issues that crop up as a result of remodeling or later construction. It would require homeowners to exhaust other options, such as using the builder’s warranty and seeking resolution through the Nevada State Contractors Board, before pursuing a lawsuit.