Nevada § 108.440 - Right of bailee to sell property on bailor's failure to pay storage charges
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 108.440 — Right of bailee to sell property on bailor's failure to pay storage charges, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 108.440. Right of bailee to sell property on bailor's failure to pay storage charges
1. When any property to be placed in storage has been received by any person, firm
or corporation acting as bailee for hire of the property to be placed in storage in
any room, building or other structure belonging to or leased by the bailee, the bailee
may, in accordance with the provisions of NRS 108.450 , sell the property at public auction to the highest bidder if the bailor has failed
to pay the storage charges on the property. 2. The sale must not be made in any manner which is contrary to any agreement between
the bailor and the bailee.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 108.440
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 108.440 cover?
Section 108.440 ("Right of bailee to sell property on bailor's failure to pay storage charges") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 108.440?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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