118.171 - Definitions. - Nevada Statutes

118.171  Definitions.  As used in NRS 118.171 to 118.207, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:

      1.  “Abandoned personal property” means any personal property which is left unattended on any commercial premises after the termination of the tenancy and which is not removed by the tenant or a person who has a perfected lien on, or perfected security interest in, the personal property within 14 days after the later of the date on which the landlord:

      (a) Mailed, by certified mail, return receipt requested, notice of the landlord’s intention to dispose of the personal property, as required by subparagraph (1) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 118.207; or

      (b) Provided notice to a person who has a perfected lien on, or a perfected security interest in, the personal property that the personal property has been left on the premises, as required by subparagraph (2) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 118.207.

      2.  “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.

      3.  “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.

      4.  “Tenant” means a person who has the right to possess real property pursuant to a rental agreement.

      (Added to NRS by 1991, 1039; A 2009, 1965)