Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118B § 118B.015
“Manufactured home” defined.
Operative Text
“Manufactured home” means a vehicular structure without independent motive power, built on a chassis or frame, which is: 1. Designed to be used with or without a permanent foundation; 2. Capable of being drawn by a motor vehicle; and 3. Used as and suitable for year-round occupancy as a residence, when connected to utilities, by one person who maintains a household or by two or more persons who maintain a common household. Ê The term specifically includes, without limitation, a mobile home that does not comply with the standards established under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5401 et seq.
Under Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118B § 118B.015, Nevada law defines a "manufactured home" as a chassis-mounted, towable structure that can be used with or without a permanent foundation and is suitable for year-round residential use when connected to utilities. The definition is broad enough to cover older mobile homes that do not meet federal construction and safety standards set by the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974. This definitional provision shapes which dwellings and their occupants fall under the protections and obligations of Nevada's manufactured housing statutes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating manufactured home communities in Nevada should be aware that Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118B § 118B.015 sets the threshold definition for which structures trigger the rights and obligations under Chapter 118B. Compliant operators generally confirm whether a resident's dwelling meets this definition—including older mobile homes that predate federal HUD standards—before applying or withholding the protections the chapter affords. Understanding this definition helps operators correctly classify dwellings and apply the appropriate regulatory framework to their communities.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you live in a towable, chassis-mounted structure used as a year-round residence, Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118B § 118B.015 may classify your home as a "manufactured home," which can determine whether Nevada's manufactured housing tenant protections apply to your situation. This includes older mobile homes that do not comply with federal construction standards, so the age or certification status of a home does not automatically exclude it from coverage. Tenants who want to understand whether their dwelling qualifies under this definition may find it helpful to review Chapter 118B in full or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Nevada manufactured 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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