Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.090
“Exclude” defined.
Operative Text
“Exclude” means to evict or to prohibit entry by locking doors or by otherwise blocking or attempting to block entry, or to make a dwelling unit uninhabitable by interrupting or causing the interruption of electric, gas, water or other essential services.
Under Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.090, Nevada law defines "exclude" broadly to cover not just formal eviction but also physical lockouts and the deliberate interruption of essential utility services such as electricity, gas, or water that render a dwelling uninhabitable. The definition captures both completed acts and attempts to block a tenant's entry. This statutory framing shapes how courts and enforcement bodies interpret landlord conduct throughout Chapter 118A.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.090 makes clear that compliant operators rely solely on court-supervised eviction processes rather than self-help measures when seeking to remove a tenant. Property managers generally ensure that essential utility services—electricity, gas, and water—remain uninterrupted regardless of any payment dispute, and they refrain from changing locks or physically obstructing access outside of a lawful court order. Operators familiar with this definition understand that even an attempt to block entry can fall within its scope.
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.090 defines "exclude" in a way that protects tenants from a range of removal tactics beyond a formal eviction notice, including lockouts and utility shutoffs intended to force a departure. Tenants who believe a landlord has engaged in any of these prohibited acts may have grounds to raise the conduct as a violation under Chapter 118A, file a complaint with a local housing authority, or seek guidance from a tenant-rights organization. Understanding this definition can help tenants recognize when their situation may implicate Nevada's landlord-tenant protections.
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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