Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.349
Rights, obligations and liabilities of landlord and tenant after voluntary transfer or sale of property; notice to tenant or subtenant.
Operative Text
1. If the property in which the premises are located has been voluntarily transferred or sold, absent an agreement between the new owner and the tenant to modify or terminate an existing rental agreement: (a) The new owner has the rights, obligations and liabilities of the previous owner or landlord pursuant to this chapter under the rental agreement which the previous owner or landlord entered into with the tenant or subtenant regarding the premises; (b) The tenant or subtenant continues to have the rights, obligations and liabilities that the tenant or subtenant had pursuant to this chapter under the rental agreement which the tenant or subtenant entered into with the previous owner or landlord regarding the premises; and (c) Upon termination of the previous owner’s interest in the premises by a voluntary transfer or sale, the previous owner shall transfer the security deposit in the manner set forth in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 118A.244. The successor has the rights, obligations and liabilities of the former landlord as to any security deposit which is owed under NRS 118A.242 at the time of transfer. 2. The new owner pursuant to subsection 1 must provide a notice to the tenant or subtenant within 30 days after the date of the transfer or sale: (a) Providing the contact information of the new owner to whom rent should be remitted; (b) Notifying the tenant or subtenant that the rental agreement the tenant or subtenant entered into with the previous owner or landlord of the premises continues in effect through the period of the tenancy and stating the amount held by the new owner for the security deposit; and (c) Notifying the tenant or subtenant that failure to pay rent to the new owner or comply with any other term of the rental agreement or applicable law constitutes a breach of the rental agreement and may result in eviction proceedings, including, without limitation, proceedings conducted pursuant to NRS 40.253 and 40.254. REMEDIES
Under Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.349, when a rental property is voluntarily sold or transferred, the existing rental agreement carries over to the new owner without interruption unless the new owner and tenant mutually agree to change or end it. The new owner steps into the previous landlord's shoes, inheriting all rights, obligations, and liabilities—including responsibility for any security deposit held at the time of transfer. Within 30 days of the sale, the new owner must notify the tenant of the new contact information for rent payments, confirm the rental agreement remains in effect, disclose the security deposit amount held, and warn that nonpayment or noncompliance may lead to eviction proceedings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.349 places clear obligations on property buyers: a compliant new owner delivers written notice to each tenant or subtenant within 30 days of closing, providing updated remittance contact information, confirming the existing rental agreement continues, and stating the security deposit amount now held. The previous owner is responsible for transferring the security deposit to the successor in the manner prescribed by NRS 118A.244, and the successor then assumes full liability for that deposit under NRS 118A.242. Operators who document the deposit transfer and send timely, complete notices generally position themselves to demonstrate compliance with this provision.
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.349 protects tenants by ensuring that a property sale does not automatically void or alter an existing rental agreement—your lease terms, rights, and the security deposit obligation all carry over to the new owner. If the new owner fails to provide the required 30-day notice or does not properly account for the security deposit, those failures may be relevant to any dispute that arises under the rental agreement. Tenants who believe this provision has been violated can document the timeline of the sale and any notices received, and may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or Nevada's courts for guidance on available remedies.
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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