Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.500
Tenant’s refusal to allow lawful access to dwelling unit; landlord’s abuse of access.
Operative Text
1. If the tenant refuses to allow lawful access as required by the rental agreement or this chapter, the landlord may obtain injunctive relief to compel access or terminate the rental agreement. In either case the landlord may recover actual damages. 2. If the landlord makes an unlawful entry or a lawful entry in an unreasonable manner or makes repeated demands for entry otherwise lawful but which have the effect of unreasonably harassing the tenant, the tenant may obtain injunctive relief to prevent the recurrence of the conduct or terminate the rental agreement. In either case the tenant may recover actual damages.
Under Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.500, Nevada law establishes a two-sided framework governing access to rental units. When a tenant refuses to allow access that is lawfully required by the rental agreement or statute, the landlord may seek a court order compelling entry or may terminate the tenancy, and can recover actual damages in either scenario. Conversely, when a landlord enters unlawfully, enters in an unreasonable manner, or repeatedly demands entry in a way that amounts to harassment, the tenant may seek a court order stopping that conduct or may terminate the rental agreement, also with the right to recover actual damages.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.500 gives landlords a legal path—injunctive relief or lease termination plus actual damages—when a tenant refuses access that is required under the rental agreement or Nevada law. Compliant operators typically document all access requests and responses, provide proper notice as required by Chapter 118A, and ensure that the manner and frequency of entry requests are reasonable and non-harassing. Keeping clear records of communications and entry attempts helps demonstrate that access was sought in good faith and in accordance with the statute.
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.500 protects tenants from unlawful entries, entries conducted in an unreasonable manner, and repeated entry demands that rise to the level of harassment. Tenants in these situations have the right to seek injunctive relief to stop the conduct, to terminate the rental agreement, and to recover actual damages. Tenants who believe their rights under this provision have been violated may consider documenting each incident, contacting a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a legal aid office to understand the options available to them.
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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