Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118 § 118.101

Modification of dwelling by person with disability.

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Operative Text

Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118 § 118.101
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 modifications; and
(2) The modifications are necessary to
ensure that the person with the disability may use and enjoy the dwelling; or
(b) Make reasonable accommodations in rules,
policies, practices or services if those accommodations are necessary to ensure
that the person with the disability may use and enjoy the dwelling.
2. A landlord may, as a condition for the
authorization of such a modification, reasonably require the person who
requests the authorization, upon the termination of his or her occupancy, to
restore the dwelling to the condition that existed before the modification,
reasonable wear and tear excepted.
3. Except as otherwise provided in
subsection 4, a landlord may not increase the amount of a security deposit the
landlord customarily requires a person to deposit because that person has
requested authorization to modify a dwelling pursuant to subsection 1.
4. If a person requests authorization to
modify a dwelling pursuant to subsection 1, the landlord may require that
person to deposit an additional security deposit in addition to the amount the
landlord usually requires if the additional security deposit:
(a) Is necessary to ensure the restoration of the
dwelling pursuant to subsection 2;
(b) Does not exceed the actual cost of the
restoration; and
(c) Is deposited by the landlord in an
interest-bearing account. Any interest earned on the additional amount must be
paid to the person who requested the authorization.
5. As used in this section, “security
deposit” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS
118A.240.
Source: Legislative text reproduced verbatim
Plain English

Nevada Revised Statutes § 118.101 prohibits anyone—including landlords—from refusing to allow a person with a disability to make reasonable modifications to their dwelling at their own expense, provided those modifications are necessary for the person to use and enjoy the home. The law also bars refusal to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, or services for the same purpose. A landlord may require the tenant to restore the dwelling to its original condition at move-out (normal wear and tear excepted), and under specific conditions may require an additional security deposit—but only up to the actual restoration cost, held in an interest-bearing account with interest returned to the tenant.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on September 22, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118.101, compliant property operators generally grant written authorization for disability-related modifications when the requesting resident agrees to pay for the work and the changes are necessary for use and enjoyment of the unit. Operators who condition authorization on future restoration document that requirement clearly and do not inflate the standard security deposit simply because a modification was requested. If an additional deposit is warranted to cover restoration costs, compliant operators hold that amount in a separate interest-bearing account and return any accrued interest to the resident upon departure.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118.101 gives residents with disabilities the right to request reasonable physical modifications to their unit and reasonable accommodations in housing rules or policies, as long as the modifications are necessary for them to use and enjoy their home. A landlord who refuses such a request without justification may be acting in violation of this provision, and tenants can explore options such as filing a complaint with a fair housing agency, raising the violation as a defense in a housing proceeding, or contacting a tenant-rights or disability-rights organization for guidance. If a landlord demands an extra security deposit under this section, that deposit must not exceed actual restoration costs and must be held in an interest-bearing account with interest returned to you at the end of occupancy.

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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Related Rules

§ 966.7
§ 966.7 Accommodation of persons with disabilities.
§ 982.316
§ 982.316 Live-in aide.
§ 504B.113
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