Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118 § 118.060
“Dwelling” defined.
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1. “Dwelling” means any building, structure or portion thereof which is occupied as, or designed or intended for occupancy as, a residence by one or more families, and any vacant land which is offered for sale or lease for the construction or location thereon of any such building, structure or portion thereof. 2. “Dwelling” does not include: (a) A single-family house sold or rented by an owner if: (1) The owner does not own more than three single-family houses at any one time or the owner does not own any interest in, nor is there owned or reserved on his or her behalf, under any express or voluntary agreement, title to or any right to all or a portion of the proceeds from the sale or rental of, more than three single-family houses at any one time; and (2) The house was sold or rented without the use in any manner of the sales or rental facilities or the sales or rental services of any real estate broker, real estate broker-salesperson or real estate salesperson licensed pursuant to chapter 645 of NRS. (b) Rooms or units in dwellings containing living quarters occupied or intended to be occupied by not more than four families living independently of each other if the owner actually maintains and occupies one of the living quarters as his or her residence and the owner has not within the preceding 12-month period participated: (1) As the principal in three or more transactions involving the sale or rental of any dwelling or any interest therein; or (2) As an agent, otherwise than in the sale of his or her own personal residence in providing sales or rental facilities or sales or rental services in two or more transactions involving the sale or rental of any dwelling or any interest therein. 3. The sale of a single-family house by an owner not residing in that house at the time of the sale or who was not the most recent resident of that house before the sale does not bring the house within the definition of “dwelling” unless there is more than one such sale within any 24-month period.
Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118 § 118.060 establishes what counts as a 'dwelling' under Nevada housing law. The term broadly covers buildings, structures, or portions of them used or intended as residences, as well as vacant land offered for sale or lease for that purpose. However, the definition carves out certain small-scale, owner-occupied, or privately transacted properties—such as a single-family home sold or rented by a small private owner without a licensed broker, or units in a small multi-family building where the owner lives on-site and has limited recent transaction history.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers should understand that Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118 § 118.060 determines whether a given property falls within Nevada's housing regulations by defining 'dwelling.' Operators who own more than three single-family houses, use licensed real estate professionals in transactions, or do not reside in a small multi-unit building they own are generally considered to be operating within the full scope of the definition. Compliant operators typically keep accurate records of how many properties they own, whether they use broker services, and whether they occupy a unit on-site, since these factors determine whether the statutory exemptions apply to their properties.
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 § 118.060 matters to renters because it determines whether the property they occupy qualifies as a 'dwelling' and therefore falls under Nevada's housing protections. If a landlord claims an exemption—for example, arguing they are a small private owner who did not use a broker—tenants may have grounds to examine whether that exemption genuinely applies based on the owner's portfolio size and transaction history. Tenants who believe a landlord is improperly claiming an exemption from the 'dwelling' definition can consult a tenant-rights organization or seek guidance from a local housing authority to understand available options.
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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