Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118 § 118.171
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Operative Text
As used in NRS 118.171 to 118.205, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Real property” includes an apartment, a dwelling, a mobile home that is owned by a landlord and located on property owned by the landlord and commercial premises. 2. “Rental agreement” means an agreement to lease or sublease real property for a term less than life which provides for the periodic payment of rent. 3. “Tenant” means a person who has the right to possess real property pursuant to a rental agreement.
Nevada Revised Statutes § 118.171 establishes the foundational definitions that apply throughout NRS 118.171 to 118.205. Under this provision, 'real property' is broadly defined to include apartments, dwellings, landlord-owned mobile homes on landlord-owned land, and commercial premises. A 'rental agreement' covers any lease or sublease arrangement with periodic rent payments for a term shorter than a lifetime, and a 'tenant' is anyone who holds the right to possess such property under that kind of agreement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
NRS § 118.171 sets the definitional framework that governs the entire NRS 118.171–118.205 statutory range, so property owners and managers should understand which types of properties and agreements fall within its scope. Compliant operators generally confirm whether their properties—including apartments, dwellings, and landlord-owned mobile homes on landlord-owned land—meet the 'real property' definition, and whether their lease arrangements qualify as 'rental agreements' under this section. Knowing these definitions helps operators determine which statutory obligations and protections apply to their specific portfolio.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
NRS § 118.171 defines who qualifies as a 'tenant' for purposes of the protections and rules found throughout NRS 118.171 to 118.205—namely, a person with the right to possess real property under a qualifying rental agreement. Tenants living in apartments, dwellings, or landlord-owned mobile homes on landlord-owned land may find that the broader statutory framework in this chapter applies to their situation. Those seeking to understand whether their housing arrangement falls within these definitions can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource for general 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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