NAC624.6966. Duties of contractor.

     1. A contractor who receives an initial payment of $1,000 or 10 percent of the aggregate contract price, whichever is less, pursuant to a contract for work concerning a residential pool or spa shall start the work within 30 days after the date all necessary permits for the work, if any, are issued, unless the person who made the payment agrees in writing to a longer period to apply for the necessary permits or start the work or to longer periods for both.

     2. A contractor who receives money pursuant to a contract for work concerning a residential pool or spa shall complete the work diligently and shall not refuse to perform any work for any 30-day period.

     3. If satisfactory payment is made for any portion of the work performed, the contractor shall, before any further payment is made, furnish the owner a full and unconditional release from any claim of mechanic’s lien for that portion of the work for which payment has been made.

     4. The requirements of subsection 3 do not apply if the contract provides for the contractor to furnish a bond for payment and performance covering full performance and completion of the contract and the bond is furnished by the contractor.

     5. At the time the owner signs the contract, the contractor shall furnish the owner a legible copy of all documents signed and a written and signed receipt for any money paid to the contractor by the owner.

     6. The contractor shall apply for and obtain all necessary permits in a timely manner.

     (Added to NAC by Contractors’ Bd., eff. 12-17-97; A by R098-12, 12-20-2012)