Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.332 – Landlord to establish policy for dwelling unit keys and background check of applicant for employment in position with access to keys; civil action

1. A landlord of a covered premises shall establish:
1. (a) A policy requiring an applicant for employment with the landlord to undergo a criminal background check as a condition of employment if the position for which the applicant is applying entails access to any dwelling unit key; and
2. (b) Written policies and procedures regarding the:
  1. (1) Storage, issuance, return and security of dwelling unit keys; and
  2. (2) If applicable, the usage and deactivation of dwelling unit keys.
2. A landlord of a covered premises shall maintain on the premises a log that accounts for the issuance and return of each dwelling unit key and the written policies and procedures established pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1.
3. In addition to any other remedies, if a landlord of a covered premises violates this section, a person aggrieved by the violation or a district attorney may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction against the landlord to seek any or all of the following relief:
1. (a) Declaratory and injunctive relief.
2. (b) Actual damages.
3. (c) Reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
4. (d) Any other legal or equitable relief that the court deems appropriate.
4. As used in this section:
1. (a) “Covered premises” means:
  1. (1) In a county whose population is 100,000 or more, a premises comprising more than 50 dwelling units attached to a single parcel of property; or
  2. (2) In a county whose population is less than 100,000, a premises comprising more than 30 dwelling units attached to a single parcel of property.
2. (b) “Dwelling unit key” means any physical or electronic mechanism used to gain access to a dwelling unit, including, without limitation, a combination or access code.
3. (c) “Financial institution” means any bank, savings and loan association, savings bank, thrift company, credit union or financial institution that is licensed, registered or otherwise authorized to do business in this State.
4. (d) “Landlord” does not include a financial institution, real estate broker, real estate broker-salesperson or real estate salesperson.
5. (e) “Real estate broker” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 645.030.
6. (f) “Real estate broker-salesperson” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 645.035.
7. (g) “Real estate salesperson” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 645.040.

(Added to NRS by 2025, 2079)