Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.332
Landlord to establish policy for dwelling unit keys and background check of applicant for employment in position with access to keys; civil action.
Operative Text
1. A landlord of a covered premises shall establish: (a) A policy requiring an applicant for employment with the landlord to undergo a criminal background check as a condition of employment if the position for which the applicant is applying entails access to any dwelling unit key; and (b) Written policies and procedures regarding the: (1) Storage, issuance, return and security of dwelling unit keys; and (2) If applicable, the usage and deactivation of dwelling unit keys. 2. A landlord of a covered premises shall maintain on the premises a log that accounts for the issuance and return of each dwelling unit key and the written policies and procedures established pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1. 3. In addition to any other remedies, if a landlord of a covered premises violates this section, a person aggrieved by the violation or a district attorney may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction against the landlord to seek any or all of the following relief: (a) Declaratory and injunctive relief. (b) Actual damages. (c) Reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. (d) Any other legal or equitable relief that the court deems appropriate. 4. As used in this section: (a) “Covered premises” means: (1) In a county whose population is 100,000 or more, a premises comprising more than 50 dwelling units attached to a single parcel of property; or (2) In a county whose population is less than 100,000, a premises comprising more than 30 dwelling units attached to a single parcel of property. (b) “Dwelling unit key” means any physical or electronic mechanism used to gain access to a dwelling unit, including, without limitation, a combination or access code. (c) “Financial institution” means any bank, savings and loan association, savings bank, thrift company, credit union or financial institution that is licensed, registered or otherwise authorized to do business in this State. (d) “Landlord” does not include a financial institution, real estate broker, real estate broker-salesperson or real estate salesperson. (e) “Real estate broker” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 645.030. (f) “Real estate broker-salesperson” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 645.035. (g) “Real estate salesperson” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 645.040.
Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.332 requires landlords of larger multi-unit properties in Nevada to screen job applicants for criminal history when the role involves access to dwelling unit keys, and to maintain written policies governing how those keys are stored, issued, returned, and secured. Landlords must also keep an on-site log tracking each key's issuance and return. Tenants, district attorneys, or other aggrieved parties may pursue civil remedies—including actual damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees—when a covered landlord fails to comply.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.332, operators of covered premises (generally more than 50 units in higher-population counties, or more than 30 units in lower-population counties) typically establish a written criminal background-check requirement for any job applicant whose role would involve key access, alongside documented policies covering key storage, issuance, return, and deactivation. Compliant operators also maintain an on-site log that continuously accounts for every physical or electronic key. Failure to meet these requirements exposes the landlord to civil liability, including actual damages and attorney's fees.
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.332 gives tenants at covered multi-unit properties a basis to expect that their landlord has screened employees with key access and maintains documented key-management procedures. If a landlord at a covered premises has not done so, a person aggrieved by the violation—which could include a tenant—may bring a civil action seeking actual damages, declaratory or injunctive relief, and attorney's fees. Tenants who believe this provision has been violated may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or an attorney to understand available enforcement paths.
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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