NON-TRANSIENT LODGING PROPERTIES

Las Vegas Municipal Code tit. 16, ch. 16.22

in effect

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.22.010 Purpose.

16.22.010 - Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to encourage and facilitate the provision of safe, sanitary and affordable rental housing options for residents in the City. In addition to traditionally-developed rental properties, many properties within the City that were developed as motels or to provide transient lodging have been converted, in whole or in part, to operations such as apartment hotels, residence hotels, or similar properties that provide longer-stay options in the form of non-transient lodging. This Chapter is intended to provide for a program of inspection of this latter type of non-transient lodging. The program is designed not only to respond to complaints but to provide for routine periodic inspections with the goals of reducing substandard housing, promoting compliance with applicable codes, and helping safeguard health, property, safety and welfare. (Ord. No. 6776, § 1, 4-21-21)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.22.020 Converted non-transient lodging property.

16.22.020 - Converted non-transient lodging property. (A) The provisions of this Chapter apply to all existing and future buildings or portions thereof that function as converted non-transient lodging property, as defined in this Chapter, whether or not the persons or entities owning the property are located within the boundaries of the City. This Chapter is not an exclusive regulation of such housing within the City, but is intended to supplement, be cumulative with, and be in addition to other regulatory ordinances or enactments by government authorities having jurisdiction. The authority of the City to enforce the provisions of this Chapter is independent of and in addition to the authority of City officials to enforce any other provisions of this Code. (B) Before conducting an initial inspection of any property under the authority of this Chapter, the City shall notify the owner of the property (and the property manager, if known) that the property is identified and considered to be a converted non-transient lodging property subject to this Chapter. (Ord. No. 6776, § 1, 4-21-21)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.22.030 Definitions.

16.22.030 - Definitions. For purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply: "Building" means a structure or part thereof. "Call for service" means a call or request by a resident, visitor or operator for service in the form of a response by a law enforcement agency or emergency response agency. The term normally would not include calls such as emergency medical service calls, public information service requests, auto accidents, or police-initiated contact not involving criminal activity. "Complaint" means a notification to the City of a violation or suspected violation of the City's Housing Code or of this Chapter. "Converted non-transient lodging property" means an apartment house, extended stay hotel or motel, or residence hotel/motel, consisting of a structure or complex with at least four units available as part of the licensed property, that: (1) Was constructed before January 1, 1981; (2) Was originally or at some time in the past developed or operated as transient lodging; and (3) Has since been converted to operate primarily or wholly as non-transient lodging. This type of property generally will carry the "H11" business category code designation within the City's business licensing records. "Inspection" means the examination of exterior or interior areas of a structure for purposes of determining compliance with applicable City codes and regulations. "Non-transient lodging" or "non-transient lodging property" means a building or unit occupied or intended to be occupied as lodging primarily by persons who do not have residence elsewhere, who pay rent or other compensation, and the units of which do not qualify as transient lodging for purposes of this Chapter. The term typically would include buildings or units that are not subject to the payment of transient lodging taxes charged pursuant to NRS Chapter 268 and LVMC Chapter 4.20, such as apartment houses, extended-stay motels or hotels, and residence hotels/motels. The burden of establishing that a building or unit does not qualify as non-transient lodging shall be on the owner or operator of the property. "Property manager" means a person who is responsible for the daily operation of a non-transient lodging property, to include but not limited to, collecting rent, access and control of room keys, and serves as an on scene contact for enforcement officials. "Transient lodging" or "transient lodging property" means a building or unit occupied or intended to be occupied as temporary lodging for transient guests who have residence elsewhere, who pay rent or other compensation, and whose rental of units is subject to the payment of transient lodging taxes charged pursuant to NRS Chapter 268 and LVMC Chapter 4.20. The burden of establishing that a building or unit qualifies as transient lodging shall be on the owner or operator of the property. (Ord. No. 6776, § 1, 4-21-21)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.22.040 Inspections.

16.22.040 - Inspections. (A) It is the intent of the City, through its Code Enforcement Section and other designated City staff, to inspect each converted non-transient lodging property at least once per calendar year. The purpose of such inspection is to determine whether the premises comply with all applicable ordinances and codes, including without limitation those relating to public nuisance, life safety, construction, zoning, health and licensing. Notwithstanding the City's intent to perform inspections, nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to create any duty or obligation on the part of the City regarding inspections or enforcement activity. (B) The City may require more frequent inspections if an annual or regular inspection reveals non-compliance with applicable ordinance and code provisions. (C) The City's Code Enforcement Section and other designated officers and employees are authorized to: (1) Enter upon premises, consistent with Constitutional requirements, for the purposes of inspection and determining compliance with the provisions of this Chapter and other applicable ordinances and codes. In exercising the authority of this Paragraph (1), the City shall use best efforts to provide the property owner or property manager at least twenty-four hours' notice of a proposed inspection unless to do so would frustrate or be inconsistent with the purpose of the inspection as a means of protecting property or protecting the public and the health, safety or welfare of persons within or near the property. (2) Provide notices of noncompliance, notices of violation, notices and orders to comply, and other similar methods leading up to and including the issuance of criminal citations. (3) Provide notices of noncompliance, notices of violation, notices and orders to comply, and other similar methods leading up to and including the processing of civil violations in accordance with the procedural provisions of LVMC Chapter 9.04, LVMC 6.02.400 to 6.02.460, inclusive, as well as other applicable ordinances and statutes. (4) Establish such additional programs for audit and inspection of housing units subject to this Chapter, as well as additional methods of encouraging and obtaining compliance. (5) Establish and promote training programs for property owners, property managers and tenants regarding property management, property maintenance, rights and responsibilities, and other topics related to the purpose of this Chapter. (Ord. No. 6776, § 1, 4-21-21)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.22.050 Code compliance—Violations.

16.22.050 - Code compliance—Violations. (A) It is unlawful for a property owner, property manager or agent to rent to or otherwise allow another to occupy a vacant unit of converted non-transient lodging property that is the subject of a pending enforcement action under this Chapter, unless and until the unit has been inspected by the City for code compliance and has passed such inspection. (B) Except as otherwise provided in this Subsection (B), it is unlawful for a property owner, property manager or agent to rent to or otherwise allow another to occupy a vacant unit of converted non-transient lodging property unless the unit has been the subject of a completed annual inspection referred to in Subsection (A) of LVMC 16.22.040. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, such a unit may be rented or made available if: (1) The failure of a completed annual inspection was not caused by the fault, lack of diligence, or lack of cooperation on the part of the property owner, property manager or agent; and (2) The City's Code Enforcement Section authorizes the unit to be rented or made available pending inspection. (C) Each manager or operator of a converted transient lodging property shall post at a prominent location on each floor at least one sign indicating that concerns relating to the life safety systems of the building can be reported to the City at the telephone number listed on the sign. Each such sign shall contain the text and be in the size and format approved by the City. The City will endeavor to make such signs available to each manager or operator of a converted transient lodging property, but the posting of compliant signs is required whether or not actual signs have been obtained from the City. (D) It is unlawful for a property owner, property manager or agent to violate any provision of this Chapter. (E) A violation of this Section or any provision of this Chapter may be prosecuted by means of a criminal prosecution, a civil proceeding, or a combination thereof. In addition to any civil remedy otherwise available, the City may proceed by means of the process for civil violations set forth in LVMC 6.02.400 to 6.02.460, inclusive. In such a proceeding, any reference to the "Department" in LVMC 6.02.400 to 6.02.460, inclusive, shall pertain to the Code Enforcement Section or any other department assigned to enforce this Chapter. (F) As a matter of information only, State law prohibits retaliatory action by a landlord against a tenant under the circumstances described by that law. (Ord. No. 6776, § 1, 4-21-21)

Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.22.060 Disciplinary action.

16.22.060 - Disciplinary action. Upon notice and an opportunity to be heard, the City is authorized to do any of the following with regard to a converted non-transient lodging property: (A) Take disciplinary action against an associated business license under LVMC Title 6 or revoke an associated land use entitlement under LVMC Title 19 for the following: (1) Excessive calls for service to the property with inadequate response by management, owners or operators; or (2) Frequent findings of code violations and frequent violation-related inspections. (B) Condition the retention of an associated business license upon quarterly inspections (or other frequency) for a specified period of time. (Ord. No. 6776, § 1, 4-21-21)

Source: City of Las Vegas, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT16BUCO_CH16.22NANLOPRFetched: 10/28/2026