Title 10

NRS 118.095 Regulations. The Commission may adopt regulations, consistent with the fair housing provisions of 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601 et seq., to carry out the provisions of NRS 118.010 to 118.120, inclusive. (Added to NRS by 1991, 1980; A 2011, 868)

NRS 118.100 Prohibited acts and practices. A person shall not, because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status or sex: 1. Refuse to sell or rent or refuse to negotiate for the sale …

NRS 118.101 Modification of dwelling by person with disability. 1. A person may not refuse to: (a) Authorize a person with a disability to make reasonable modifications to a dwelling which he or she occupies or will occupy if: (1) The person with the disability pays for the modif…

NRS 118.103 Construction of certain covered multifamily dwellings to provide access to person with disability. 1. A covered multifamily dwelling which is designed and constructed for occupancy on or after March 13, 1991, must be constructed in such a manner that the dwelling cont…

NRS 118.105 Landlord may not refuse to rent dwelling because person with disability will reside with animal that provides assistance, support or service. 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a landlord may not refuse to rent a dwelling subject to the provisions of cha…

NRS 118.110 Aggrieved person may file complaint. Any aggrieved person who claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice or who believes that he or she will be injured by such a practice that is about to occur may file a complaint with the Commission in the mann…

NRS 118.115 Effect of violation of state or federal laws in proceeding for possession of dwelling. A tenant has a defense in a summary proceeding or other action for possession of a dwelling if the landlord’s attempt to terminate the tenancy or regain possession violates any prov…

NRS 118.120 Actions for injunction or damages. Any person may commence an action in any district court in this state to enforce the provisions of NRS 118.100, 207.300, 207.310, 645.321 or 645C.480 not less than 1 year after the date of the occurrence or termination of an alleged …

NRS 118.165 Disclosure of portion of rent which represents property taxes; reduction of rent; penalty for failure to reduce rent; enforcement. 1. Unless exempted by subsection 3, every landlord of real property leased or otherwise rented to a tenant, including every landlord of a…

NRS 118.171 Definitions. As used in NRS 118.171 to 118.205, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Real property” includes an apartment, a dwelling, a mobile home that is owned by a landlord and located on property owned by the landlord and commercial premises. 2. …

NRS 118.175 Liability of tenant. If a tenant of real property abandons the property, the landlord shall make reasonable efforts to rent it at a fair rental. If the landlord rents the property for a term beginning before the expiration of the rental agreement pursuant to its terms…

NRS 118.185 Date of termination of rental agreement. If a tenant of real property abandons the property before the expiration of the rental agreement pursuant to its terms, the rental agreement terminates when: 1. The tenant provides the landlord with notice of the tenant’s inten…

NRS 118.195 Notice to tenant of landlord’s belief that property has been abandoned; property deemed abandoned unless disputed by tenant. 1. If a landlord of real property reasonably believes that his or her tenant has abandoned the property, and the tenant is in default in the pa…

NRS 118.205 Requirements for notice. A notice provided by a landlord to a tenant pursuant to NRS 118.195: 1. Must advise the tenant of the provisions of that section and specify: (a) The address or other location of the property; (b) The date upon which the property will be deeme…

NRS 118A.010 Short title. This chapter may be cited as the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. (Added to NRS by 1977, 1330)

NRS 118A.020 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms defined in NRS 118A.030 to 118A.175, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1977, 1330; A 2019, 3188, 3926)

NRS 118A.030 “Abandoned property” defined. “Abandoned property” means property which is left unattended on the premises after the termination of the tenancy, unless the owner of the property has expressed an intent to return for the property. (Added to NRS by 1977, 1330)

NRS 118A.040 “Action” defined. “Action” includes counterclaim, crossclaim, third-party claim or any other proceeding in which rights are determined. (Added to NRS by 1977, 1330)

NRS 118A.050 “Building, housing and health codes” defined. “Building, housing and health codes” include any law, ordinance or governmental regulation concerning: 1. Health, safety, sanitation or fitness for habitation; or 2. The construction, maintenance, operation, occupancy, us…

NRS 118A.060 “Cause” defined. A tenancy is terminated with “cause” for: 1. Nonpayment of rent. 2. Nonpayment of utility charges if the landlord customarily pays such charges and submits a separate bill to the tenant. 3. Failure of the tenant to comply with: (a) Basic obligations …

NRS 118A.070 “Court” defined. “Court” means the district court, Justice Court or other court of competent jurisdiction situated in the county or township wherein the premises are located. (Added to NRS by 1977, 1331)

NRS 118A.080 “Dwelling” and “dwelling unit” defined. “Dwelling” or “dwelling unit” means a structure or the part of a structure that is occupied as, or designed or intended for occupancy as, a residence or sleeping place by one person who maintains a household or by two or more p…

NRS 118A.090 “Exclude” defined. “Exclude” means to evict or to prohibit entry by locking doors or by otherwise blocking or attempting to block entry, or to make a dwelling unit uninhabitable by interrupting or causing the interruption of electric, gas, water or other essential se…

NRS 118A.095 “Federal worker” defined. “Federal worker” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 40.002. (Added to NRS by 2019, 3188)

NRS 118A.100 “Landlord” defined. “Landlord” means a person who provides a dwelling unit for occupancy by another pursuant to a rental agreement. (Added to NRS by 1977, 1331)

NRS 118A.110 “Normal wear” defined. “Normal wear” means that deterioration which occurs without negligence, carelessness or abuse of the premises, equipment or chattels by the tenant, a member of the tenant’s household or other person on the premises with the tenant’s consent. (A…

NRS 118A.120 “Owner” defined. “Owner” means one or more persons, jointly or severally, in whom is vested: 1. All or part of the legal title to property, except a trustee under a deed of trust who is not in possession of the property; or 2. All or part of the beneficial ownership,…

NRS 118A.125 “Periodic rent” defined. “Periodic rent” means: 1. For a tenancy for a fixed term or a tenancy on a month to month basis, the amount of money payable each month; 2. For a tenancy on a week to week basis, the amount payable each week; and 3. For a tenancy on an annual…

NRS 118A.130 “Person” defined. “Person” includes a government, a governmental agency and a political subdivision of a government. (Added to NRS by 1977, 1331; A 1985, 507)

NRS 118A.140 “Premises” defined. “Premises” means a dwelling unit and the structure of which it is a part, facilities, furniture, utilities and appurtenances therein and grounds, areas and facilities held out for the use of tenants. (Added to NRS by 1977, 1331)

NRS 118A.150 “Rent” defined. “Rent” means all periodic payments to be made to the landlord for occupancy of a dwelling unit, including, without limitation, all reasonable and actual late fees set forth in the rental agreement. (Added to NRS by 1977, 1331; A 1999, 984)

NRS 118A.160 “Rental agreement” defined. “Rental agreement” means any oral or written agreement for the use and occupancy of a dwelling unit or premises. (Added to NRS by 1977, 1331)

NRS 118A.163 “Shutdown” defined. “Shutdown” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 40.0035. (Added to NRS by 2019, 3188)

NRS 118A.167 “State worker” defined. “State worker” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 40.004. (Added to NRS by 2019, 3188)

NRS 118A.170 “Tenant” defined. “Tenant” means a person entitled under a rental agreement to occupy a dwelling unit to the exclusion of others. (Added to NRS by 1977, 1332)

NRS 118A.175 “Tribal worker” defined. “Tribal worker” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 40.0045. (Added to NRS by 2019, 3188)

NRS 118A.180 Applicability. 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, this chapter applies to, regulates and determines rights, obligations and remedies under a rental agreement, wherever made, for a dwelling unit or premises located within this State. 2. This chapter does…

NRS 118A.190 Notice: Definition; service. 1. A person has notice of a fact if: (a) The person has actual knowledge of it; (b) The person has received a notice or notification of it; or (c) From all the facts and circumstances the person reasonably should know that it exists. 2. W…

NRS 118A.200 Signing; copies; required provisions; disputable presumptions; disclosure of periodic rent and certain other fees; use of nonconforming agreement unlawful. 1. Any written agreement for the use and occupancy of a dwelling unit or premises must be signed by the landlor…

NRS 118A.210 Payment of rent; term of tenancy; late fee. 1. Rent is payable without demand or notice at the time and place agreed upon by the parties. 2. Unless the rental agreement establishes a definite term, the tenancy is from week to week in the case of a tenant who pays wee…

NRS 118A.220 Prohibited provisions. 1. A rental agreement shall not provide that the tenant: (a) Agrees to waive or forego rights or remedies afforded by this chapter; (b) Authorizes any person to confess judgment on any claim arising out of the rental agreement; (c) Agrees to pa…

NRS 118A.230 Unconscionability. 1. If the court as a matter of law finds that a rental agreement or any of its provisions was unconscionable when made, the court may refuse to enforce the agreement, enforce the remainder of the agreement without the unconscionable provision or li…

NRS 118A.235 Disclosure to prospective tenant. A landlord or his or her agent shall, upon request, provide to a prospective tenant a copy of the written rental agreement, if any, to which the prospective tenant would be subject if he or she were to become a tenant. (Added to NRS …

NRS 118A.240 “Security deposit” defined. 1. Any payment, deposit, fee or charge that is to be used for any of the following purposes is a “security deposit” and is governed by the provisions of this section and NRS 118A.242 and 118A.244: (a) Remedying any default of the tenant in…

NRS 118A.242 Security deposit: Limitation on amount or value; surety bond in lieu of security deposit; duties and liability of landlord; damages; disputing itemized accounting of security deposit; prohibited provisions. 1. The landlord may not demand or receive a security deposit…