Nevada § 40.215 - Definitions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 40.215 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40.215. Definitions
As used in NRS 40.215 to 40.425 , inclusive, unless the context requires otherwise: 1. “ Dwelling ” or “ dwelling unit ” means a structure or part thereof that is occupied, or designed or intended for
occupancy, as a residence or sleeping place by one person who maintains a household
or by two or more persons who maintain a common household. 2. “ Landlord's agent ” means a person who is hired or authorized by the landlord or owner of real property
to manage the property or dwelling unit, to enter into a rental agreement on behalf
of the landlord or owner of the property or who serves as a person within this State
who is authorized to act for and on behalf of the landlord or owner for the purposes
of service of process or receiving notices and demands. A landlord's agent may also include a successor landlord or a property manager as
defined in NRS 645.0195 . 3. “ Mobile home ” means every vehicle, including equipment, which is constructed, reconstructed or
added to in such a way as to have an enclosed room or addition occupied by one or
more persons as a residence or sleeping place and which has no foundation other than
wheels, jacks, skirting or other temporary support. 4. “ Mobile home lot ” means a portion of land within a mobile home park which is rented or held out for
rent to accommodate a mobile home. 5. “ Mobile home park ” or “ park ” means an area or tract of land where two or more mobile homes or mobile home lots
are rented or held out for rent. “Mobile home park” or “park” does not include those areas or tracts of land, whether
within or outside of a park, where the lots are held out for rent on a nightly basis. 6. “ Premises ” includes a mobile home. 7. “ Recreational vehicle ” means a vehicular structure primarily designed as temporary living quarters for
travel, recreational or camping use, which may be self-propelled or mounted upon or
drawn by a motor vehicle. 8. “ Recreational vehicle lot ” means a portion of land within a recreational vehicle park, or a portion of land
so designated within a mobile home park, which is rented or held out for rent to accommodate
a recreational vehicle overnight or for less than 3 months. 9. “ Recreational vehicle park ” means an area or tract of land where lots are rented or held out for rent to accommodate
a recreational vehicle overnight or for less than 3 months. 10. “ Short-term tenancy ” means a tenancy in which rent is reserved by a period of 1 week and the tenancy
has not continued for more than 45 days.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 40.215
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 40.215 cover?
Section 40.215 ("Definitions") 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 § 40.215?
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