Nevada § 597.110 - Civil penalty
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 597.110 — Civil penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 597.110. Civil penalty
Unless the lease agreement with an option to purchase provides otherwise: 1. In addition to any penalty imposed pursuant to NRS 597.100 , the lessor or his or her assignee is liable, except as otherwise provided in subsection
3, in civil suit to the customer for an amount equal to the actual damages resulting
from a violation of a provision of NRS 597.010 to 597.110 , inclusive, or 25 percent of the total cost to acquire ownership of the property
under the lease agreement, whichever amount is greater. The court shall award the prevailing party in such an action attorney's fees and his
or her costs of the action. 2. If the lessor commences a civil suit to enforce such a lease agreement, the customer
may set off or counterclaim damages in the amount specified in subsection 1 for such
a violation. 3. Such a civil penalty may not be imposed upon a lessor or his or her assignee unless: (a) The customer has notified the lessor or, if applicable, his or her assignee in
writing of the alleged violation; and (b) The lessor or assignee does not correct the violation, if any, within 30 days
after receiving the notice.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 597.110
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 597.110 cover?
Section 597.110 ("Civil penalty") 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 § 597.110?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 597.110" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 597.110 apply to my situation?
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