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Lake Las Vegas Construction Defect Attorneys

Cracked walls. Settling foundations. Sinking ground.

When your Lake Las Vegas home shows these signs, you have the right to compensation under Nevada law.

If you bought into Henderson’s Lake Las Vegas area, one of the most desirable communities in Nevada, you expected something of lasting value, a well-constructed home. For many, this reality has become a nightmare of cracks, gaps, ground shifts, and well-published defects that have led to lost value.

If something has gone wrong with the construction of your Lake Las Vegas home, you don't have to accept that, and you don't have to face the builder alone.

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Trusted by Nevada homeowners for 50+ years · The firm founded by the attorney who helped write NRS Chapter 40 · AV-Rated · Featured on FOX5 KVVU-TV

DO YOU QUALIFY?

Is your home showing telltale signs?
Construction defects rarely burst onto the scene unannounced. Instead, they reveal themselves slowly over time. You might see a crack here, a sticking door, pops in your flooring, or shifting in your landscape. Soon, the pattern becomes impossible to ignore. You may have a claim if you’ve noticed:
  • Cracks in interior walls, ceilings, floors, or foundations
  • Doors and windows that stick or no longer close squarely
  • Floors that slope, feel uneven, or bounce
  • Gaps where walls meet ceilings or floors
  • Drafts, dust, or pests coming in from windows, doors, and fireplaces
  • Cracks in exterior walls, driveways, or retaining walls
  • Gaps in kitchen cabinet and bathroom vanity installations
  • Water intrusion, damp spots, or staining on walls, ceilings, or floors
  • Visible settling or sinking around the home or yard
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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN LAKE LAS VEGAS

Dozens of Del Webb homeowners are taking a stand

Homeowners in the Del Webb 55+ community at Lake Las Vegas have alleged serious construction defects. According to the homeowners and their counsel, a geotechnical report cited in the litigation warned of risk to the community’s slope and retaining-wall system. These are allegations. The matter is ongoing, and Pulte Group disputes the claims.
The case has drawn coverage from FOX5 KVVU-TV and is being closely watched by HOA boards across Nevada, in part because of a central question many homeowners face: whether an arbitration clause buried in a purchase agreement will ultimately override their right to be heard in court.

If you own in this community, what happens next matters to you, whether or not you've yet joined with other homeowners.

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YOUR RIGHTS UNDER NRS CHAPTER 40

Nevada law is on the homeowner’s side. And we are the firm that helped write that law.
Robert Maddox​ of Maddox & Cisneros
Nevada’s construction defect statute NRS Chapter 40 gives homeowners and community associations the right to seek full compensation for faulty construction. It also sets out a specific pre-lawsuit process, including a formal Notice of Defect to the builder with strict deadlines that affect your rights if they’re missed.
Here’s what sets our firm apart:
Maddox & Cisneros was founded by Robert C. Maddox, the attorney who came to be known as “the father of construction defect law in Nevada,” because he authored and spearheaded NRS Chapter 40 itself. That’s the very law that protects you today, and we are the same firm that continues this work for Nevada homeowners.
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M&C Settlements

$1 Billion+ Recovered for Our Clients

$8.6 Million

Vanguard/Viega Class Action Product Defect Condominium Complex

$1,016,000

Riverwalk Condominiums Condominium Tower Conversion Problems

$1,100,000

Aspen Hills II 17 Single-Family Homes, Construction Defects

$2,330,269

Lamplight Estates North 14 Single-Family Homes Construction Defects

$1,880,000

Tropical Breeze 27 Single-Family Homes Construction Defects

$2,250,000

Tramonto Community 48 Condominium Units Construction Defects

$3,700,000

Rio Vista Estates 51 Single-Family Homes, Construction Defects

WHY MADDOX & CISNEROS, PLLC

A firm built on the foundation of Nevada construction defect law
Most firms had to learn NRS Chapter 40. We helped create it.
  • The law itself: Founder Robert C. Maddox authored and championed Nevada's construction defect statute, a legacy the firm carries forward in every case.
  • Experienced counsel matters: Partner Norberto "Norby" Cisneros has handled hundreds of Nevada construction defect cases over decades and has spoken publicly about the issues facing Lake Las Vegas homeowners. He's the attorney you'll work with.
  • We are recognized: AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
  • Our track record speaks for Nevada homeowners.
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ACT NOW

Waiting hurts you and adds cost

Construction defect claims in Nevada are bound by time limits. Your options run against a clock. NRS Chapter 40 has set deadlines. Additionally, the statute requires advance notice to the builder. You may encounter additional elements that depend on the type of defects discovered and when they were uncovered.

Evidence, memories, and testimony degrade over time. The longer a problem goes undocumented, the harder it might be to prove.

The old axiom “time is money” was never truer than when you are exposed to the consequences of construction defects. Broken situations need repairing. Neglected problems only become worse and more expensive to fix later.

A few things before you act:

  • Don't sign anything, including a builder's repair offer, until you completely understand your rights.
  • Document everything such as photos, videos, dates, and any communications with the builders, vendors, or the HOA.
  • Talk to an attorney early. A short conversation now protects options you could otherwise lose.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Possibly. Nevada law gives homeowners the right to pursue claims for defects in design, engineering, or construction that damage the home or affect its use. The only way to know is to have your situation evaluated, which we do at no cost.

It depends on the facts. Nevada law allows homeowners to pursue claims against builders, developers, contractors, and subcontractors; and in some situations, HOA’s actions can become part of the picture too. We help you identify all the parties responsible.

It’s Nevada’s construction defect statute, the law our founder helped write. It guarantees homeowners the right to seek compensation and sets out the required steps and deadlines for a lawsuit to proceed.

Nevada’s deadlines are strict and depend on the defect and when it was discovered, and Chapter 40 requires advance notice to the builder first. Missing either deadline might bar your claim. That’s why acting quickly matters.

Talk to a lawyer first. A repair offer can affect your rights, and what looks like a fix isn’t always a complete one. We will help you weigh it before you commit.

Many Nevada purchase agreements do, and such a clause is exactly the kind of question being fought over in cases like this one. Have it reviewed before you agree to any process.

Because few firms can say they helped write the law that protects you. Founded by the author of NRS Chapter 40 and led today by experienced Nevada counsel, Norberto Cisneros, this firm has spent decades on the side of homeowners.

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Your home is worth fighting for. Let's talk.

If your Lake Las Vegas or Del Webb home is cracking, settling, or sinking, find out where you stand at no cost and no obligation.

Maddox & Cisneros, PLLC · 702.366-1900 · Serving Lake Las Vegas and homeowners across Nevada.