Las Vegas, Nev., Mun. Code § 6.75 (2026) § 6.75.140
Issuance of subpoenas (Las Vegas Municipal Code)
Operative Text
(A) In accordance with State law, the Department is authorized to issue a subpoena for the production of documents, records, or materials relevant for determining whether a short-term residential rental in the City has been rented in violation of any law of this State or a City ordinance. Any such subpoena may only be issued if: (1) There is sufficient evidence to support a reasonable belief that a short-term residential rental in the City has been rented or is being rented in violation of any law of this State or a City ordinance; and (2) The subpoena identifies the short-term residential rental alleged to be in violation of any law of this State or City ordinance and the provision of law or ordinance allegedly violated. (B) Any subpoena issued pursuant to Subsection (A) must be mailed by regular and certified mail to the accommodations facilitator or, if applicable, the operator who was required to file a quarterly report regarding the short-term residential rental pursuant to LVMC 6.75.130 . In the case of a subpoena issued to a accommodations facilitator that is a business entity with a registered agent, the subpoena must be mailed to the registered agent, in addition to the accommodations facilitator at any address the Department may have on file for the accommodations facilitator. (C) A accommodations facilitator to whom a subpoena has been issued pursuant to this Section must: (1) Provide notice of the subpoena to the operator of the short-term residential rental identified in the subpoena who engaged the services of the accommodations facilitator and provided the short-term residential rental identified in the subpoena; and (2) Produce any subpoenaed books, papers, or documents not later than twenty-one days after providing notice to the operator, unless otherwise ordered by a court. (D) An operator to whom a subpoena has been issued pursuant to this Section must produce any subpoenaed books, papers, or documents not later than twenty-one days after issuance of the subpoena, unless otherwise ordered by a court. (E) If a person to whom a subpoena has been issued pursuant to this Section refuses to produce any document, record, or material that the subpoena requires, the Department may apply to the district court for the enforcement of the subpoena.
Under Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.75.140, the City's Department has the authority to issue subpoenas requiring the production of documents, records, or materials when there is reasonable evidence that a short-term residential rental has been rented in violation of state law or a City ordinance. The subpoena must specifically identify the rental property and the alleged legal violation, and it must be delivered by both regular and certified mail to the relevant accommodations facilitator or operator. If a subpoena recipient refuses to comply, the Department can seek enforcement through the district court.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of short-term residential rentals in Las Vegas should be aware that under § 6.75.140, the Department can compel the production of business records, books, and documents if there is a reasonable basis to believe a rental violation has occurred. A compliant operator generally maintains organized records related to their short-term rental activity and responds to any subpoena within the 21-day production window specified in the provision. Operators who receive notice of a subpoena issued to an accommodations facilitator should understand that the facilitator is required to notify them before producing documents on their behalf.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
While § 6.75.140 primarily governs the City's investigative powers over short-term residential rental operators and accommodations facilitators, tenants may find this provision relevant if they believe a rental they occupied was operating in violation of Las Vegas or Nevada law. The subpoena process described in this section is one mechanism through which the City can gather evidence of potential violations, which may be relevant context for tenants navigating a dispute or complaint. Tenants with concerns about a short-term rental's compliance may consider contacting the City's relevant Department or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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