Nevada § 118A.490 - Actions based upon nonpayment of rent: Counterclaim by tenant; deposit of rent with court; judgment for eviction
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 118A.490 — Actions based upon nonpayment of rent: Counterclaim by tenant; deposit of rent with court; judgment for eviction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 118A.490. Actions based upon nonpayment of rent: Counterclaim by tenant; deposit of rent with court; judgment for eviction
1. In an action for possession based upon nonpayment of rent or in an action for rent
where the tenant is in possession, the tenant may defend and counterclaim for any
amount which the tenant may recover under the rental agreement, this chapter, or other
applicable law. If it appears that there is money which may be due to the landlord by the tenant
after the day of the hearing or if a judgment is delayed for any reason, the court
shall require a tenant who remains in possession of the premises to deposit with the
court a just and reasonable amount to satisfy the obligation, but not more than 1
day's rent for each day until the new hearing date. The court shall order the tenant to pay the landlord any rent which is not in dispute
and shall determine the amount due to each party. Upon the application of either party, the court, after notice and opportunity for
a hearing, may for good cause release to either party all or any portion of the rent
paid into court by the tenant. The court shall award the prevailing party the amount owed and shall give judgment
for any other amount which is due. 2. In any action for rent where the tenant is not in possession, the tenant may counterclaim
as provided in subsection 1 but is not required to pay any rent into court. 3. When the court renders a decision on the landlord's claim for possession, it shall
distribute any rent paid into court under subsection 1 upon a determination of the
amount due to each party. 4. If a tenant fails to deposit with the court within 24 hours after the original
hearing the entire amount required pursuant to subsection 1, the tenant relinquishes
the right to a hearing and the court shall at that time grant a judgment for eviction
without further hearing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 118A.490
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 118A.490 cover?
Section 118A.490 ("Actions based upon nonpayment of rent: Counterclaim by tenant; deposit of rent with court; judgment for eviction") 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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