There are a few tenant and landlord laws that exist in Nevada with the purpose of shielding the renters and landholders. A number of rights are also set aside for the renters. The rights of lessors are also protected. The law concerned with all property related activities is the Nevada Fair Housing Law. In a tenant-landlord relationship there are also many obligations and rights. Such affairs are discussed in the Nevada Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Chapter 118A of the Nevada Revised Statutes. It also provides solutions for the non-following of any of the mentioned rules.
Guarantee
The state of Nevada gives landlords the sole right to decide the amount for a guarantee.
Responsibilities of the tenant
The renter must always abide by the rules and regulations of the state and those mentioned in the tenancy contract. The property must be used carefully and should be maintained in a hygienic manner. The facilities provided by the lessor should be used carefully. Any damage caused by the tenant will have to be paid for themselves. The tenant must not allow waste to accumulate in the dwelling. The property should be maintained in a sanitary manner at all times. It should also be taken care of that neighbors aren’t disturbed by the tenants. The act is for all property related agreements only. It is not concerned with mobile dwellings or house boats. Hotel rooms are also not included in the list unless the tenant stays for a period exceeding 30 days.
Responsibilities of the landlord
It is mandatory that before the property is leased, all damages should be repaired and the entire property should be in a safe and habitable condition. Facilities like sewage disposal, building and grounds maintenance, waterproofing, heating and cooling, flow of hot and cold running water, weather protection and electrical systems should be well in place. A prior notice must be provided to the tenant for all matters related to rent increase, sale of property, foreclosure etc. This should be presented at least 45 days in advance.
Right to enter property
The land owner can enter the area at any time for making repairs, inspection or sale reasons provided he/she presents the tenant with a notice at least 24 hours in advance.
Eviction
Any violation of clauses in the agreement will result in its immediate termination. However it is mandatory that a notice is given to the tenant 5 days prior to termination. For eviction procedures, the land owner can go to court. However this must be done only in case the tenant is not willing to leave the property.