Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118 § 118.050
“Discriminate” defined.
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“Discriminate” includes both “segregate” and “separate.”
Under Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118 § 118.050, Nevada's housing law defines the term 'discriminate' broadly to encompass not only direct differential treatment but also acts of segregating or separating people. This definitional provision ensures that housing practices involving physical or social separation of individuals fall within the same legal framework as other forms of discrimination. The definition sets the interpretive foundation for how discrimination-related prohibitions elsewhere in Chapter 118 are applied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118 § 118.050 signals that compliant property owners and managers treat all prospective and current tenants without segregating or separating them on any protected basis. Operators generally review their tenant assignment, unit allocation, and community policies to ensure no practice results in the separation of residents in a way that could be characterized as discriminatory. Understanding that 'discriminate' carries this expanded meaning under Chapter 118 helps operators align their day-to-day management practices with Nevada's fair housing framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118 § 118.050 means that if a landlord's conduct involves steering, separating, or segregating tenants — not just overt unequal treatment — that conduct may still fall under Nevada's definition of discrimination. Tenants who believe they have experienced such treatment have general options that may include filing a complaint with a relevant fair housing agency or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Chapter 118. Knowing that this definition is intentionally broad can be relevant when evaluating whether a housing practice rises to the level of a legal violation.
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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