Margi Grein is Executive Officer of the Nevada State Contractors Board.
Warmer weather and melting snow signal the arrival of spring — an infamous time for homeowners to dig deep in their efforts to declutter and tackle those long-awaited home improvement projects.
This welcomed season is also known to awaken predators looking to take advantage of Nevada homeowners. The Nevada State Contractors Board wants to keep you from being victimized by stressing the importance of hiring a licensed Nevada contractor.
Hiring a licensed contractor provides a homeowner up to four years from the date work is performed to file a complaint with the Board and have their concerns investigated. Such concerns may include, but not be limited to, poor workmanship, incomplete projects or failure to uphold the terms of a contract.
The Board's investigation allows for a review of the contract terms, any work performed and other factors that may be of importance to the complaint filed.
Upon review of the evidence, the Board may validate the complaint items, at which time options for remedy may be ordered of the contractor. Homeowners may also find themselves eligible for financial remedy through the residential Recovery Fund.
When the services of an unlicensed contractor are acquired and the homeowner becomes dissatisfied with the work performed, options to remedy the damage are minimized.
While the homeowner can still file a complaint with the Board up to two years after the work was performed, validated cases cannot be resolved through a Board investigation. When necessary, the Board forwards such cases to the local district attorney's office where criminal prosecution is sought.
Common red flags of unlicensed or unprofessional contractors, may include:
Homeowners can combat these tactics and best ensure they hire a licensed contractor using the following recommendations:
At the end of the day, the Board encourages the use of licensed contractors because of the opportunities it affords homeowners suffering from poor workmanship or project concerns.
While every case is investigated on its own merit, it is a celebrated moment when the Board is able to work with the homeowner and contractor to ensure work is done correctly.
For owners of single-family residences, the Recovery Fund is an opportunity to file a claim to be able to recover up to $40,000 in damages when a contractor goes out of business or is unable to remedy validated issues by the Board within the four-year statute of limitations.
While some home repair projects require urgent action, most should be afforded the time to make an informed decision. Among all the tips and recommendations offered in this article, never second-guess your instincts — they usually guide you in the right direction.
Margi Grein is Executive Officer of the Nevada State Contractors Board. Go to nvcontractorsboard.com to learn more.
-->Warmer weather and melting snow signal the arrival of spring — an infamous time for homeowners to dig deep in their efforts to declutter and tackle those long-awaited home improvement projects.
This welcomed season is also known to awaken predators looking to take advantage of Nevada homeowners. The Nevada State Contractors Board wants to keep you from being victimized by stressing the importance of hiring a licensed Nevada contractor.
Hiring a licensed contractor provides a homeowner up to four years from the date work is performed to file a complaint with the Board and have their concerns investigated. Such concerns may include, but not be limited to, poor workmanship, incomplete projects or failure to uphold the terms of a contract.
The Board's investigation allows for a review of the contract terms, any work performed and other factors that may be of importance to the complaint filed.
Upon review of the evidence, the Board may validate the complaint items, at which time options for remedy may be ordered of the contractor. Homeowners may also find themselves eligible for financial remedy through the residential Recovery Fund.
When the services of an unlicensed contractor are acquired and the homeowner becomes dissatisfied with the work performed, options to remedy the damage are minimized.
While the homeowner can still file a complaint with the Board up to two years after the work was performed, validated cases cannot be resolved through a Board investigation. When necessary, the Board forwards such cases to the local district attorney's office where criminal prosecution is sought.
Common red flags of unlicensed or unprofessional contractors, may include:
Homeowners can combat these tactics and best ensure they hire a licensed contractor using the following recommendations:
At the end of the day, the Board encourages the use of licensed contractors because of the opportunities it affords homeowners suffering from poor workmanship or project concerns.
While every case is investigated on its own merit, it is a celebrated moment when the Board is able to work with the homeowner and contractor to ensure work is done correctly.
For owners of single-family residences, the Recovery Fund is an opportunity to file a claim to be able to recover up to $40,000 in damages when a contractor goes out of business or is unable to remedy validated issues by the Board within the four-year statute of limitations.
While some home repair projects require urgent action, most should be afforded the time to make an informed decision. Among all the tips and recommendations offered in this article, never second-guess your instincts — they usually guide you in the right direction.
Margi Grein is Executive Officer of the Nevada State Contractors Board. Go to nvcontractorsboard.com to learn more.
