Residential multifamily rental property found in violation of applicable standard, code, statute or ordinance relating to habitability, building safety or fire safety; notice to owner and order to repair or rehabilitate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 244.36904
in effect1. If the appropriate department of a county finds that:
(a) A residential multifamily rental property is maintained in a way that violates any applicable habitability standard, housing code or building code, or any statute or ordinance relating to habitability, building safety or fire safety; and
(b) As a result of the violation or violations described in paragraph (a), the condition of the residential multifamily rental property is of such a nature that the health and safety of residents or the public is substantially endangered,
Ê the county shall notify the owner of the residential multifamily rental property and order that the owner repair or rehabilitate the residential multifamily rental property or otherwise abate the condition.
2. Any notice and order issued pursuant to subsection 1:
(a) Must include, without limitation:
(1) The name, address and telephone number of the county department that issued the notice and summary order;
(2) The date, time and location of any public hearing or proceeding concerning the notice and summary order;
(3) A description of each violation of a habitability standard, housing code or building code, or any statute or ordinance relating to habitability, building safety or fire safety, as applicable;
(4) Any deadline by which the owner must repair or rehabilitate the residential multifamily rental property or otherwise abate the condition;
(5) A description of:
(I) The remedies authorized pursuant to NRS 244.369045 if the owner fails to comply with the terms of the notice and summary order;
(II) The judicial relief required and authorized to be granted pursuant to NRS 244.369055 ; and
(III) The powers and duties of any appointed receiver pursuant to NRS 244.36906 to 244.36908 , inclusive; and
(6) A statement that the owner or lessor, if applicable, is prohibited from retaliating against any tenant pursuant to NRS 118A.510 ; and
(b) Must be posted in a conspicuous place on the residential multifamily rental property and mailed by certified mail to the owner and each affected resident of a dwelling unit on the residential multifamily rental property.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-244.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026