Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 118B.0105 to 118B.0195, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 118B.0105 to 118B.0195, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
“Account” means the Account for Affordable Housing created by NRS 319.500.
“Administrator” means the Administrator of the Division.
“Appurtenance” means a structure, installation, facility, amenity or other improvement that is appurtenant to or benefits one or more manufactured homes, but is not a part of the manufactured home. The term includes, without limitation, skirting, ramps, cabanas, carports, porches, awnings, sheds and other structures, i…
“Capital improvement” means an addition or betterment made to a manufactured home park that: 1. Consists of more than the repair or replacement of an existing facility; 2. Is required by law to be amortized over its useful life for the purposes of income tax; and 3. Has a useful life of 5 years or more.
“Certified appraiser” means an appraiser who possesses the necessary qualifications pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
A “change” of a rental agreement includes the renewal of a rental agreement and a new rental agreement.
“Corporate cooperative park” means a manufactured home park owned by a nonprofit cooperative corporation formed pursuant to chapter 81 of NRS that is wholly owned or controlled by the tenants of the park.
“Division” means the Housing Division of the Department of Business and Industry.
“Federal worker” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 40.002.
“Household member” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 40.0025.
“Landlord” means the owner or lessor of a manufactured home lot and the owner or lessor of a manufactured home park.
“Manager” means the person in charge or in control of a manufactured home park, whether or not the person is the owner or employed by the owner. The term includes any company chosen by the landlord to administer or supervise the affairs of the manufactured home park.
“Manufactured home” means a vehicular structure without independent motive power, built on a chassis or frame, which is: 1. Designed to be used with or without a permanent foundation; 2. Capable of being drawn by a motor vehicle; and 3. Used as and suitable for year-round occupancy as a residence, when connected to uti…
“Manufactured home lot” or “lot” means a portion of land within a manufactured home park which is rented or held out for rent to accommodate: 1. A manufactured home; or 2. A recreational vehicle for 3 months or more.
“Manufactured home park” or “park” means an area or tract of land where two or more manufactured homes or manufactured home lots are rented or held out for rent. The terms do not include an area or tract of land where: 1. More than half of the lots are rented overnight or for less than 3 months for recreational vehicle…
“Recreational vehicle” means a vehicular structure primarily designed as temporary living quarters for travel, recreational or camping use, which may be self-propelled or mounted upon or drawn by a motor vehicle.
“Shutdown” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 40.0035.
“State worker” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 40.004.
“Tenant” means the owner of a manufactured home which is located on a manufactured home lot in a manufactured home park.
“Terms of a rental agreement” include: 1. The amount of rent; 2. All services and utilities provided to the tenant; and 3. Any rules and regulations adopted by the landlord.
“Tribal worker” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 40.0045.
“Utility” includes: 1. A public utility which provides: (a) Electricity; (b) Natural gas; (c) Liquefied petroleum gas; (d) Sewer services; (e) Garbage collection; or (f) Water. 2. A video service provider which provides video service pursuant to chapter 711 of NRS.
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to: 1. Manufactured home parks operated by public housing authorities and established pursuant to the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended (now 42 U.S.C. §§ 1437 et seq.). 2. Any lot in a manufactured home park which is rented or held out for rent overnight or for le…
1. The provisions of this chapter must be administered by the Division, subject to administrative supervision by the Director of the Department of Business and Industry. 2. An employee of the Division shall not hold an interest in a manufactured home park.