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NRS 108.473 – Definitions.

As used in NRS 108.473 to 108.4783, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 108.4731 to 108.4748, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1983, 1665; A 2011, 1825; 2013, 1256)

NRS 108.4731 – “Electronic mail” defined.

“Electronic mail” means an electronic message, executable program or computer file which contains an image of a message that is transmitted between two or more computers or electronic terminals, or within or between computer networks and from which a confirmation of receipt is received. (Added to NRS by 2011, 1824)

NRS 108.4733 – “Facility” defined.

“Facility” means real property divided into individual storage spaces. The term does not include a garage or storage area in a private residence. (Added to NRS by 1983, 1665; A 2011, 1825)

NRS 108.4734 – “Last known address” defined.

“Last known address” means the postal and electronic mail address, if any, provided by an occupant in the most recent rental agreement between the owner and the occupant, or the postal and electronic mail address, if any, provided by the occupant in a written notice sent to the owner with a change of the occupant’s […]

NRS 108.4735 – “Occupant” defined.

“Occupant” includes a person or a person’s sublessee, successor or assignee who is entitled to the exclusive use of an individual storage space at a facility pursuant to a rental agreement. (Added to NRS by 1983, 1666; A 2011, 1825)

NRS 108.474 – “Owner” defined.

“Owner” includes a lessor, operator or other person authorized by the owner to manage a facility, enter into rental agreements with occupants and collect rent from occupants. (Added to NRS by 1983, 1666)

NRS 108.4743 – “Personal property” defined.

“Personal property” means any property not affixed to land and includes, without limitation, merchandise, furniture, household items, motor vehicles, boats, personal watercraft and trailers used to transport motor vehicles, boats or personal watercraft. (Added to NRS by 1983, 1666; A 2011, 1825; 2019, 1449)

NRS 108.4744 – “Protected property” defined.

“Protected property” means personal property, the sale of which or prohibition against the sale of which is regulated by state or federal law. The term includes, without limitation: 1. Documents, film or electronic data that contain personal information, such as social security numbers, credit or debit card information, bank account information, passport information and medical […]

NRS 108.4745 – “Rental agreement” defined.

“Rental agreement” means any written agreement or lease establishing or modifying the terms, conditions or rules concerning the use and occupancy of an individual storage space at a facility. (Added to NRS by 1983, 1666; A 2011, 1825)

NRS 108.4746 – “Storage space” defined.

“Storage space” means a space used for storing personal property, which is rented or leased to an individual occupant who has access to the space. (Added to NRS by 2011, 1825)

NRS 108.4755 – Contents of rental agreement.

1. Each rental agreement must be in writing and must contain: (a) A provision printed in a size equal to at least 10-point type that states, “IT IS UNLAWFUL TO USE A STORAGE SPACE IN THIS FACILITY AS A RESIDENCE.” (b) A statement that the occupant’s personal property will be subject to a claim for […]

NRS 108.4758 – Late fees.

1. An owner may impose a reasonable late fee for each month that an occupant does not pay rent for a storage space when due if the amount of late fee is stated in the rental agreement or an addendum to such an agreement. 2. A late fee of $20 or 20 percent of the […]

NRS 108.4765 – Occupant’s declaration in opposition to sale.

The occupant may prevent a sale of the personal property to satisfy the lien if the occupant executes a declaration in opposition to the sale under penalty of perjury and returns the declaration to the owner by verified mail. The declaration must contain the following: 1. The name, address and signature of the occupant; 2. […]