Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118 § 118.115
Effect of violation of state or federal laws in proceeding for possession of dwelling.
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A tenant has a defense in a summary proceeding or other action for possession of a dwelling if the landlord’s attempt to terminate the tenancy or regain possession violates any provision of NRS 118.010 to 118.120, inclusive, or the Fair Housing Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601 et seq.
Under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118.115, a tenant facing an eviction or possession proceeding has a recognized legal defense if the landlord's effort to end the tenancy or reclaim the dwelling violates Nevada's residential landlord-tenant statutes (NRS 118.010–118.120) or the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968. In other words, a landlord's non-compliance with those laws can defeat an otherwise-initiated eviction action. The provision applies in summary proceedings—the expedited court process typically used for evictions—as well as in other types of possession actions.
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Property owners and managers operating under Nevada law should be aware that Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118.115 allows tenants to raise a statutory or fair-housing violation as a complete defense to an eviction or possession action. Compliant operators generally ensure that any termination of tenancy or move to regain possession is grounded in lawful, non-discriminatory reasons and is carried out in accordance with the full range of NRS 118.010–118.120. Maintaining thorough documentation of the basis for any termination notice is a practice commonly associated with operators who stay within the bounds of both state and federal law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118.115 gives tenants the right to assert a defense in a summary eviction proceeding or other possession action if the landlord's conduct violates Nevada's residential tenancy statutes (NRS 118.010–118.120) or the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968. This defense can be raised directly in court as a response to the eviction action itself, potentially halting or defeating the landlord's attempt to regain possession. Tenants who believe this provision applies to their situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Nevada housing law for general information about how such defenses are typically presented.
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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