Nevada Repair & Habitability Laws
Nevada landlords must maintain rental units in a habitable condition under Nev.
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Key Rules
- Repair And Deduct
- Yes — up to $1,000 or one month's rent after 14 days notice
- Rent Withholding
- Tenant may reduce rent to fair rental value of uninhabitable unit
- Notice Required
- 14 days written notice to landlord before exercising repair remedies
- Habitability Standards
- Weatherproofing, plumbing, heating, electrical, clean sanitary conditions, pest control
Applicable Statutes
Landlord's duty to maintain premises in habitable condition: must comply with housing codes, maintain structural elements, plumbing, heating, and keep common areas safe.
Tenant remedies for uninhabitable conditions: if landlord fails to repair after 14 days written notice, tenant may terminate, reduce rent to fair rental value, or make repairs and deduct up to $1,000 or one month's rent.
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