Nevada Repair & Habitability Laws
Nevada landlords must maintain rental units in a habitable condition under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.290[ not confirmed ].
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
Some citations below have not been confirmed against their official source. Confirm current requirements with local legal aid or an attorney.
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.
Not confirmed against its source · checked
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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