Nevada § 40.2514 - Unlawful detainer: Assignment or subletting contrary to lease; waste; unlawful business; nuisance; violations of controlled substances laws
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 40.2514 — Unlawful detainer: Assignment or subletting contrary to lease; waste; unlawful business; nuisance; violations of controlled substances laws, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40.2514. Unlawful detainer: Assignment or subletting contrary to lease; waste; unlawful business; nuisance; violations of controlled substances laws
A tenant of real property or a mobile home for a term less than life is guilty of
an unlawful detainer when the tenant: 1. Assigns or sublets the leased premises contrary to the covenants of the lease; 2. Commits or permits waste thereon; 3. Sets up or carries on therein or thereon any unlawful business; 4. Suffers, permits or maintains on or about the premises any nuisance that consists
of conduct or an ongoing condition which constitutes an unreasonable obstruction to
the free use of property and causes injury and damage to other tenants or occupants
of that property or adjacent buildings or structures; or 5. Violates any of the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552 , inclusive, except NRS 453.336 , therein or thereon, and remains in possession after service upon the tenant of 3 days' notice to surrender.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 40.2514
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 40.2514 cover?
Section 40.2514 ("Unlawful detainer: Assignment or subletting contrary to lease; waste; unlawful business; nuisance; violations of controlled substances laws") 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 § 40.2514?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 40.2514 apply to my situation?
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