Nevada § 118A.400 - Damage or destruction of dwelling unit by fire or casualty
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 118A.400 — Damage or destruction of dwelling unit by fire or casualty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 118A.400. Damage or destruction of dwelling unit by fire or casualty
1. If the dwelling unit or premises are damaged or destroyed by fire or casualty to
an extent that enjoyment of the dwelling unit is substantially impaired, the landlord
may terminate the rental agreement and the tenant may, in addition to any other remedy: (a) Immediately vacate the premises and notify the landlord within 7 days thereafter
of the tenant's intention to terminate the rental agreement, in which case the rental
agreement terminates as of the date of vacating. (b) If continued occupancy is lawful, vacate any part of the dwelling unit rendered
unusable by the fire or casualty, in which case the tenant's liability for rent is
reduced in proportion to the diminution in the fair rental value of the dwelling unit
or lack of use of the dwelling unit. 2. If the rental agreement is terminated, the landlord shall return all prepaid rent
and any security deposit recoverable under this chapter. Accounting for rent in the event of termination or such continued occupancy shall
be made as of the date the premises were vacated. 3. This section does not apply if it is determined that the fire or casualty were
caused by deliberate or negligent acts of the tenant, a member of his or her household
or other person on the premises with his or her consent.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 118A.400
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 118A.400 cover?
Section 118A.400 ("Damage or destruction of dwelling unit by fire or casualty") 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.
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