Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.180

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Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.180
1. Except as otherwise provided in
subsection 2, this chapter applies to, regulates and determines rights,
obligations and remedies under a rental agreement, wherever made, for a
dwelling unit or premises located within this State.
2. This chapter does not apply to:
(a) A rental agreement subject to the provisions
of chapter 118B of NRS;
(b) Low-rent housing programs operated by public
housing authorities and established pursuant to the United States Housing Act
of 1937, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1437 et seq.;
(c) Residence in an institution, public or
private, incident to detention or the provision of medical, geriatric,
educational, counseling, religious or similar service;
(d) Occupancy under a contract of sale of a
dwelling unit or the property of which it is a part, if the occupant is the
purchaser or his or her successor in interest;
(e) Occupancy by a member of a fraternal or
social organization in the portion of a structure operated for the benefit of
the organization;
(f) Occupancy in a hotel or motel for less than
30 consecutive days unless the occupant clearly manifests an intent to remain
for a longer continuous period;
(g) Occupancy by an employee of a landlord whose
right to occupancy is solely conditional upon employment in or about the
premises;
(h) Occupancy by an owner of a condominium unit
or by a holder of a proprietary lease in a cooperative apartment;
(i) Occupancy under a rental agreement covering
premises used by the occupant primarily for agricultural purposes;
(j) Occupancy by a person who is guilty of a
forcible entry, as defined in NRS 40.230,
or a forcible detainer, as defined in NRS
40.240; or
(k) Occupancy under an agreement for the purchase
and sale of a dwelling unit or the property of which it is a part for a period
not to exceed 90 days, if the occupant is the seller or his or her successor in
interest.
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Plain English

Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.180 establishes the scope of Nevada's residential landlord-tenant law, making it the governing framework for rental agreements involving dwelling units located in Nevada. The chapter applies broadly, but carves out specific situations — such as manufactured-home park tenancies (covered by chapter 118B), federally subsidized public housing, institutional residences, hotel stays under 30 days, agricultural occupancies, and several other defined arrangements. Understanding whether a particular occupancy falls inside or outside this chapter determines which statutory rights, duties, and remedies are available to the parties involved.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in Nevada generally look to Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.180 first to confirm whether a given tenancy falls under chapter 118A's protections and obligations. Compliant operators typically assess the nature of each occupancy — for example, distinguishing a standard residential lease from an employee housing arrangement, a short-term hotel stay, or a contract-for-deed situation — before applying chapter 118A's rules. Operators whose properties or arrangements fall into one of the listed exclusions should identify which alternative legal framework, if any, governs that relationship.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.180 defines who is entitled to the protections of Nevada's residential landlord-tenant law, so tenants can use this provision to determine whether chapter 118A's rights — such as habitability standards, notice requirements, and security deposit rules — apply to their living situation. If a landlord claims a tenancy falls outside chapter 118A, tenants may want to review the specific exclusions listed in this section to assess whether that claim is accurate. Tenant-rights organizations in Nevada can help occupants understand whether their arrangement qualifies for chapter 118A coverage and what general enforcement paths may be available.

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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