Nevada § 279A.010 - Legislative findings and declarations
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 279A.010 — Legislative findings and declarations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 279A.010. Legislative findings and declarations
The Legislature hereby finds and declares that: 1. There exists within the urban areas of this State a large number of deteriorated,
substandard and unsanitary residential properties because of the inability of their
owners, for whatever reason, to pay for their repair and maintenance; 2. These properties are a threat not only to the health, safety and well-being of
the persons who occupy them but also to neighboring persons and property; 3. There is also a shortage of decent, safe and affordable housing for persons of
low or moderate income and the counties and cities of this State have an obligation
to encourage persons who own residential property to maintain that property in a decent,
safe and sanitary condition; 4. It is in the public interest to encourage the preservation and maintenance of housing
in this State for persons of low or moderate income, in order to improve their living
conditions and, in doing so, to benefit the health, safety and welfare of the people
of this State; and 5. The provisions of this chapter are in addition to, and do not abrogate or limit
the application of, any other provisions of law granting to a county or city the authority
to: (a) Develop affordable housing; and (b) Rehabilitate residential neighborhoods and individual properties within those
neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 279A.010
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 279A.010 cover?
Section 279A.010 ("Legislative findings and declarations") 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 § 279A.010?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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