Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.040
“Action” defined.
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“Action” includes counterclaim, crossclaim, third-party claim or any other proceeding in which rights are determined.
Under Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.040, the term 'action' is defined broadly within Nevada's residential landlord-tenant law to cover not just a primary lawsuit but also counterclaims, crossclaims, third-party claims, and any other proceeding in which legal rights are determined. This expansive definition means that the protections and procedures established elsewhere in Chapter 118A can apply across a wide variety of legal proceedings, not only standalone lawsuits. The definition sets the scope for how the word 'action' is interpreted throughout the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Nevada's residential landlord-tenant law should be aware that Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.040 defines 'action' to include proceedings beyond a primary lawsuit, such as counterclaims and crossclaims. This means that obligations and rights established elsewhere in Chapter 118A may come into play whenever a landlord is a party to any qualifying legal proceeding, regardless of which party initiated it. Operators who understand this broad definition are generally better positioned to recognize when Chapter 118A's provisions are relevant to a given legal matter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.040 establishes that the word 'action' in Nevada's residential tenancy law covers a wide range of proceedings, including counterclaims and crossclaims, not just cases a tenant files directly. This means that rights granted elsewhere in Chapter 118A may be raised or enforced in various types of legal proceedings, including as a defense or counterclaim in a case a landlord has initiated. Tenants who believe their Chapter 118A rights are at issue in any such proceeding may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource for general information about how this definition applies.
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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