As used in NRS 118.171 to 118.205, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 118.171

  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.

1.  ’Real property’ includes an apartment, a dwelling, a mobile home that is owned by a landlord and located on property owned by the landlord and commercial premises.

2.  ’Rental agreement’ means an agreement to lease or sublease real property for a term less than life which provides for the periodic payment of rent.

3.  ’Tenant’ means a person who has the right to possess real property pursuant to a rental agreement.