Nevada § 118.060 - “Dwelling” defined
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 118.060 — “Dwelling” defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 118.060. “Dwelling” defined
1. “Dwelling” means any building, structure or portion thereof which is occupied as,
or designed or intended for occupancy as, a residence by one or more families, and
any vacant land which is offered for sale or lease for the construction or location
thereon of any such building, structure or portion thereof. 2. “Dwelling” does not include: (a) A single-family house sold or rented by an owner if: (1) The owner does not own more than three single-family houses at any one time or
the owner does not own any interest in, nor is there owned or reserved on his or her
behalf, under any express or voluntary agreement, title to or any right to all or
a portion of the proceeds from the sale or rental of, more than three single-family
houses at any one time; and (2) The house was sold or rented without the use in any manner of the sales or rental
facilities or the sales or rental services of any real estate broker, real estate
broker-salesperson or real estate salesperson licensed pursuant to chapter 645 of NRS . (b) Rooms or units in dwellings containing living quarters occupied or intended to
be occupied by not more than four families living independently of each other if the
owner actually maintains and occupies one of the living quarters as his or her residence
and the owner has not within the preceding 12-month period participated: (1) As the principal in three or more transactions involving the sale or rental of
any dwelling or any interest therein; or (2) As an agent, otherwise than in the sale of his or her own personal residence in
providing sales or rental facilities or sales or rental services in two or more transactions
involving the sale or rental of any dwelling or any interest therein. 3. The sale of a single-family house by an owner not residing in that house at the
time of the sale or who was not the most recent resident of that house before the
sale does not bring the house within the definition of ‘‘dwelling’’ unless there is
more than one such sale within any 24-month period.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 118.060
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 118.060 cover?
Section 118.060 ("“Dwelling” defined") 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 § 118.060?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 118.060 apply to my situation?
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