Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.230
Unconscionability.
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1. If the court as a matter of law finds that a rental agreement or any of its provisions was unconscionable when made, the court may refuse to enforce the agreement, enforce the remainder of the agreement without the unconscionable provision or limit the application of any unconscionable provision to avoid an unconscionable result. 2. If unconscionability is put in issue by a party or by the court upon its own motion, the parties shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to present evidence as to the setting, purpose and effect of the rental agreement or settlement to aid the court in making its determination.
Under Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.230, a Nevada court that finds a rental agreement—or any clause within it—was unconscionable at the time it was made has three options: it may refuse to enforce the entire agreement, strike only the offending provision while keeping the rest intact, or narrow the provision's application to prevent an unfair outcome. Either party, or the court on its own initiative, may raise the issue of unconscionability, and both sides must then be given a fair chance to present evidence about the agreement's context, purpose, and effect. This provision functions as a judicial safety valve against rental terms that are so one-sided or oppressive as to be fundamentally unfair.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Nevada's residential tenancy law should be aware that Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.230 empowers courts to void or modify lease clauses found unconscionable at the time of signing. Compliant property managers generally review lease terms to ensure they are balanced, clearly disclosed, and not structured in ways that could appear exploitative or one-sided. When unconscionability is raised in litigation, landlords are entitled to present evidence about the business context and purpose behind the challenged provisions.
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.230 gives Nevada tenants a legal basis to challenge rental agreement terms that were grossly unfair or oppressive when the lease was signed. A tenant may raise unconscionability as a defense in court proceedings, and the court may then allow both sides to submit evidence about the circumstances surrounding the agreement. Tenants who believe a lease clause may be unconscionable can explore their options by contacting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Nevada housing 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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