NRS 118.020
Declaration of public policy of State.

1.

It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the State of Nevada that all people in the State have equal opportunity to inherit, purchase, lease, rent, sell, hold and convey real property without discrimination, distinction or restriction because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status or sex.

2.

Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to render enforceable a conveyance or other contract made by a person who lacks the capacity to contract.

Source: Section 118.020 — Declaration of public policy of State., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-118.html#NRS118Sec020.

118.010
Short title. 118.020
Declaration of public policy of State. 118.030
Definitions. 118.040
“Commission” defined. 118.045
“Disability” defined. 118.050
“Discriminate” defined. 118.060
“Dwelling” defined. 118.065
“Familial status” defined. 118.070
“Family” defined. 118.075
“Gender identity or expression” defined. 118.080
“Person” defined. 118.090
“Rent” defined. 118.093
“Sexual orientation” defined. 118.095
Regulations. 118.100
Prohibited acts and practices. 118.101
Modification of dwelling by person with disability. 118.103
Construction of certain covered multifamily dwellings to provide access to person with disability. 118.105
Landlord may not refuse to rent dwelling because person with disability will reside with animal that provides assistance, support or service. 118.110
Aggrieved person may file complaint. 118.115
Effect of violation of state or federal laws in proceeding for possession of dwelling. 118.120
Actions for injunction or damages.

Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

§ 118.020’s source at nv.us

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Location: https://nevada.public.law/statutes/nrs_118.020

Original Source: Section 118.020 — Declaration of public policy of State., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-118.html#NRS118Sec020 (last accessed Feb. 5, 2021).