Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118 § 118.080
“Person” defined.
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“Person” includes the State of Nevada and all political subdivisions and agencies thereof.
Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 118, Section 118.080 establishes that the word "person," as used in this chapter, is not limited to private individuals or companies — it also encompasses the State of Nevada itself, along with its counties, cities, and other governmental bodies and agencies. This definitional rule ensures that government entities are subject to the same obligations and protections under Chapter 118 as any private party would be. The provision effectively prevents a government actor from claiming it falls outside the chapter's reach simply because it is a public entity.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118.080, property owners and managers should be aware that government bodies — including state agencies and local subdivisions — qualify as "persons" under Chapter 118, meaning they can appear on either side of a landlord-tenant relationship governed by this chapter. Operators who lease property to or from a government entity, or who interact with a government agency in a housing context, generally cannot assume that the agency's public status exempts it from the chapter's requirements. Familiarity with this definitional provision helps ensure that compliance efforts account for all parties involved in a tenancy, regardless of whether those parties are public or private.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 118.080 of Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 118 means that tenants renting from a government-owned or government-managed property are not left outside the protections of this chapter simply because their landlord is a public entity. The State of Nevada and its political subdivisions and agencies are treated as "persons" under the chapter, placing them within the same framework that applies to private landlords. Tenants in such situations who believe their rights under Chapter 118 have been violated may explore the same general enforcement paths available against any landlord, including contacting a local tenant-rights organization for 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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