Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.327

Right of tenant to display religious or cultural items in certain areas; conditions and limitations on exercise of right.

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Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.327
1. Except as otherwise provided in
subsection 2 or 3, a landlord or an agent or employee of a landlord shall not,
and the rental agreement must not, prohibit a tenant from engaging in the
display of religious or cultural items on the entry door or doorframe of the
dwelling or otherwise in or on the dwelling.
2. The provisions of this section do not:
(a) Apply to a display of religious or cultural
items that:
(1) Has a total size that is greater than
36 by 12 square inches or that exceeds the size of the door on which or whose
frame on which the display of religious or cultural items is displayed or
affixed;
(2) Has a total size that is greater than
36 by 12 square inches that is immediately adjacent or affixed to the entry of
a dwelling;
(3) Threatens the health, safety or
welfare of the public;
(4) Hinders the opening or closing of any
entry door;
(5) Violates any federal, state or local
law;
(6) Promotes discriminatory behavior; or
(7) Contains graphics, language or any
display that is obscene or otherwise illegal.
(b) Preclude a landlord or an agent or employee
of a landlord from adopting policies that reasonably restrict the placement and
manner of the display of religious or cultural items by a tenant.
3. A landlord or an agent or employee of a
landlord who is performing or causing to be performed any maintenance, repair
or replacement of an entry door or doorframe of the dwelling may:
(a) Remove a display of religious or cultural
items on the entry door or doorframe during the time the work is being
performed in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph. A landlord or an
agent or employee of a landlord shall, before temporarily removing a display of
religious or cultural items pursuant to this paragraph, provide written notice
at least 7 days before the work is performed, except in an emergency, to the
tenant. If, following receipt of such written notice, the tenant consents to
the removal of the display of religious or cultural items or fails, within a
reasonable period, to respond to the written notice, then the landlord or the
agent or employee of the landlord may temporarily remove the display of
religious or cultural items. A landlord or an agent or employee of a landlord
shall store the item or items with respect and in accordance with the
appropriate religious or cultural practice, tradition or custom and document
compliance with this paragraph. After the work is completed, the landlord or
the agent or employee of the landlord shall return the display of religious or
cultural items to the entry door or doorframe within 72 hours after the work is
completed.
(b) Require the tenant to remove a display of
religious or cultural items on the entry door or doorframe during the time the
work is being performed in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph. A
landlord or an agent or employee of a landlord shall, before requiring a tenant
to temporarily remove a display of religious or cultural items pursuant to this
paragraph, provide written notice at least 7 days before the work is performed,
except in an emergency, to the tenant. After the work is completed, the tenant
must be permitted to return the display of religious or cultural items to the
entry door or doorframe within 72 hours after the work is completed.
4. In any action commenced to enforce the
provisions of this section, the prevailing party is entitled to recover
reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
5. As used in this section, “display of
religious or cultural items” means an item displayed or affixed in or on the
dwelling because of sincerely held religious or cultural beliefs, practices or
traditions.
Source: Legislative text reproduced verbatim
Plain English

Under Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.327, Nevada law protects a tenant's ability to display religious or cultural items on or around their dwelling's entry door or doorframe. The right is not unlimited: displays must stay within a 36-by-12-inch size limit, must not block the door, must not violate other laws, and must not promote discriminatory behavior or contain obscene content. Landlords may adopt reasonable policies governing placement and manner of such displays, and may temporarily remove items during maintenance work after providing at least seven days' written notice, storing items respectfully, and returning them within 72 hours of completing the work.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.327 permits landlords to adopt written policies that reasonably govern the placement and manner of religious or cultural displays, provided those policies do not amount to an outright prohibition. When maintenance requires temporary removal of a tenant's display, compliant operators give at least seven days' written notice (except in emergencies), store removed items respectfully and in keeping with the relevant religious or cultural tradition, and return them to the door or doorframe within 72 hours of completing the work. Because the statute awards attorney's fees and costs to the prevailing party in any enforcement action, maintaining clear written policies and documented compliance records is a standard practice in this area.

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.327 gives Nevada tenants the right to display religious or cultural items on their entry door or doorframe, and a landlord cannot use a lease clause or direct prohibition to take that right away. If a landlord removes or restricts such a display without following the notice, storage, and return requirements set out in the statute, that may constitute a violation — and the law provides that the prevailing party in an enforcement action can recover attorney's fees and costs. Tenants who believe this right has been violated may consider documenting the situation in writing, contacting a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a 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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