NRS 118C.010 – Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 118C.020 to 118C.110, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2011, 1485)

NRS 118C.020 – “Abandoned personal property” defined.

“Abandoned personal property” means any personal property which is left unattended on commercial premises after the termination of the tenancy and which is not removed by the tenant or a person who has an ownership interest in the personal property within 14 days after the date on which the landlord mailed, by certified mail, return […]

NRS 118C.030 – “Action” defined.

“Action” includes a counterclaim, crossclaim, third-party claim or any other proceeding in which rights are determined. (Added to NRS by 2011, 1486)

NRS 118C.040 – “Commercial premises” defined.

“Commercial premises” means any real property other than premises as defined in NRS 118A.140. (Added to NRS by 2011, 1486)

NRS 118C.050 – “Court” defined.

“Court” means the district court, justice court or other court of competent jurisdiction situated in the county or township wherein the commercial premises are located. (Added to NRS by 2011, 1486)

NRS 118C.060 – “Landlord” defined.

“Landlord” means a person who provides commercial premises for use by another person pursuant to a rental agreement. (Added to NRS by 2011, 1486)

NRS 118C.070 – “Owner” defined.

“Owner” means one or more persons, jointly or severally, in whom is vested: 1. All or part of the legal title to a commercial premises, except a trustee under a deed of trust who is not in possession of the commercial premises; or 2. All or part of the beneficial ownership, and a right to […]

NRS 118C.080 – “Person” defined.

“Person” includes a government, a governmental agency and a political subdivision of a government. (Added to NRS by 2011, 1486)

NRS 118C.090 – “Rent” defined.

“Rent” means all periodic payments to be made to the landlord for occupancy of commercial premises, including, without limitation, all reasonable and actual late fees set forth in the rental agreement. (Added to NRS by 2011, 1486)

NRS 118C.100 – “Rental agreement” defined.

“Rental agreement” means an agreement to lease or sublease commercial premises for a term less than life which provides for the periodic payment of rent. (Added to NRS by 2011, 1486)

NRS 118C.110 – “Tenant” defined.

“Tenant” means a person who has the right to possess commercial premises pursuant to a rental agreement. (Added to NRS by 2011, 1486)

NRS 118C.150 – Applicability.

The provisions of this chapter apply only to the relationship between landlords and tenants of commercial premises. (Added to NRS by 2011, 1486)