Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 315.007–315.071 § 315.021
Definitions.
Operative Text
As used in NRS 315.021 to 315.071, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Housing authority” means a housing authority created pursuant to this chapter. The term includes a regional authority formed pursuant to NRS 315.7805 or 315.7815. 2. “Landlord” means a person who owns or manages any premises that he or she rents or leases to a tenant pursuant to a contract with a housing authority. 3. “Premises” means a particular apartment or other residential unit of public housing occupied by a tenant, or a residential unit that is occupied by a tenant pursuant to a federally assisted housing program administered by a housing authority. 4. “Public housing” means the residential accommodations operated by a housing authority or a landlord.
Nevada Revised Statutes § 315.021 establishes the working definitions that apply throughout NRS 315.021 to 315.071. Under this provision, a "housing authority" covers both locally created bodies and regional authorities formed under related statutes, while "landlord" refers specifically to owners or managers who rent premises under a contract with such an authority. "Premises" and "public housing" are defined to cover the residential units involved in public housing or federally assisted housing programs administered by a housing authority. These definitions set the scope and boundaries for all the rights, duties, and procedures described in the surrounding statutes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under a contract with a Nevada housing authority should be aware that NRS § 315.021 formally defines them as "landlords" for purposes of NRS 315.021–315.071. This means that the obligations, procedures, and protections found throughout that statutory range apply directly to their rental operations. Operators who manage units under federally assisted housing programs administered by a housing authority are similarly covered, and understanding these definitions helps clarify which regulatory requirements govern their day-to-day management practices.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in public housing or in units covered by a federally assisted housing program administered by a Nevada housing authority should know that NRS § 315.021 defines the key terms — including "premises" and "landlord" — that shape their rights under NRS 315.021–315.071. Because these definitions determine who and what falls within the statute's protections, tenants can use them to understand whether their housing situation is covered. Tenants who have questions about whether their unit or landlord qualifies may find it helpful to contact a local tenant-rights organization or a housing authority directly for general information.
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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