Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.130
“Person” defined.
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“Person” includes a government, a governmental agency and a political subdivision of a government.
Under Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.130, the term 'person' as used throughout Nevada's residential landlord-tenant law is defined broadly to include not only private individuals and entities but also governments, governmental agencies, and political subdivisions. This means that when Chapter 118A imposes obligations or grants rights to a 'person,' those rules can apply to government actors in the landlord-tenant relationship just as they apply to private parties. The definition ensures that public entities acting as landlords or tenants are not exempt from the statute's reach simply because of their governmental character.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers should be aware that Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.130 defines 'person' to encompass governmental bodies, meaning that a government agency or political subdivision can be a party subject to the same Chapter 118A obligations as any private landlord or tenant. Operators who lease to or from a government entity generally apply the same statutory standards they would with any other party. Understanding this broad definition helps ensure that agreements involving public-sector tenants or landlords are structured with Chapter 118A's requirements in mind.
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.130 establishes that 'person' under Nevada's residential landlord-tenant law includes governments and their agencies, so tenants renting from a public housing authority or other government landlord are generally entitled to the same Chapter 118A protections as those renting from private landlords. Tenants who believe a government landlord has violated Chapter 118A may explore options such as raising the violation as a defense in an eviction proceeding or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with 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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