Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118 § 118.195
Notice to tenant of landlord’s belief that property has been abandoned; property deemed abandoned unless disputed by tenant.
Operative Text
1. If a landlord of real property reasonably believes that his or her tenant has abandoned the property, and the tenant is in default in the payment of rent, the landlord may serve the tenant with a written notice of the landlord’s belief that the property has been abandoned. If the tenant fails, within 5 days after service of the notice by the landlord, to: (a) Pay the rent due; and (b) Provide the landlord with a written notice: (1) Stating the tenant’s intention not to abandon the property; and (2) Setting forth an address at which the tenant may be served with legal process, Ê the property shall be deemed abandoned by the tenant and the rental agreement shall be deemed terminated. The property shall not be deemed abandoned if the tenant pays the rent due and provides the written notice within the prescribed time. 2. Real property shall not be deemed abandoned pursuant to this section if the tenant proves that at the time the landlord served notice: (a) The tenant was not in default in the payment of rent; or (b) It was not reasonable for the landlord to believe that the tenant had abandoned the real property. The fact that the landlord knew that the tenant left personal property on the real property does not, of itself, justify a finding that the landlord did not reasonably believe that the tenant had abandoned the real property. 3. The provisions of this section do not preclude a landlord or tenant from otherwise proving that real property has been abandoned.
Under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118.195, when a landlord reasonably believes a tenant has abandoned rental property and the tenant is behind on rent, the landlord may serve a written abandonment notice. If the tenant does not respond within five days by both paying overdue rent and providing a written statement of intent to remain (along with a service address), the property is legally deemed abandoned and the rental agreement is treated as terminated. A tenant can later challenge an abandonment finding by showing that rent was actually current or that the landlord's belief of abandonment was not reasonable, and the presence of personal property on the premises alone does not automatically defeat the landlord's reasonable belief.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118.195, a compliant operator who reasonably believes a tenant has vacated and who has a documented rent default typically serves a written abandonment notice that clearly states the belief of abandonment and informs the tenant of the five-day window to respond. Operators generally keep records showing the basis for the reasonable belief of abandonment, the method and date of service, and any response—or lack thereof—received from the tenant. Because § 118.195 also preserves other methods of proving abandonment, property managers often document all observable conditions (mail accumulation, utilities, personal property status) to support the overall record.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118.195 gives tenants a five-day window after receiving a landlord's written abandonment notice to protect their tenancy by paying any overdue rent and submitting a written statement declaring their intent to stay, along with an address where they can receive legal process. Tenants who believe an abandonment finding was improper—because rent was actually current or because the landlord's belief was not reasonable—have grounds to dispute that finding, and § 118.195 explicitly preserves those defenses. Tenants facing an abandonment notice may benefit from contacting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the available options under Nevada law.
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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