Nevada § 439.477 - Lien on real property for costs of abating nuisance; action to foreclose lien
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 439.477 — Lien on real property for costs of abating nuisance; action to foreclose lien, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 439.477. Lien on real property for costs of abating nuisance; action to foreclose lien
1. All money expended by a health district in abating a nuisance and preventing its
recurrence on real property pursuant to NRS 439.475 constitutes a lien upon the property and may be recovered by an action against the
property. 2. Notice of the lien must be filed and recorded by the health district in the office
of the county recorder of the county in which the property is situated not later than
6 months after the date on which the health district completes the abatement. 3. Any action to foreclose the lien must be commenced not later than 6 months after
the filing and recording of the notice of the lien. 4. An action commenced pursuant to subsection 3 must be brought by the health district
in the name of the health district. 5. When the property is sold, enough of the proceeds to satisfy the lien and the costs
of foreclosure must be paid to the health district and the surplus, if any, must be
paid to the owner of the property if known, and if not known, must be paid into the
court in which the lien was foreclosed for the use of the owner if ascertained.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 439.477
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 439.477 cover?
Section 439.477 ("Lien on real property for costs of abating nuisance; action to foreclose lien") 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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