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AB 211

Revises provisions relating to substandard properties. (BDR 20-811)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Venicia Considine

AB 211 lets local governments force repairs or abatement of substandard multifamily rental properties and, if needed, appoint receivers to protect tenants.

Approved by the Governor. Chapter 237.
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Bill Summary · AB 211

AB 211 — Summary (Chapter 237, 2025)

Status: Approved by the Governor (Chapter 237), June 3, 2025
Bill sponsor: Assemblymember Venicia Considine (BDR 20‑811)

Purpose / Intent

AB 211 revises Nevada law to strengthen local authority to address residential properties that fail habitability, safety, sanitation, or fire‑safety standards. The bill focuses on residential multifamily rental properties and creates a statutory process for local governments (cities and counties) — and in some limited circumstances qualified private parties — to compel repair, rehabilitation, abatement or, where necessary, place a property into court‑appointed receivership to protect tenants and the public.

Key provisions and changes

  • Scope: The law applies to residential multifamily rental properties (multifamily rental buildings).
  • Local duty: The relevant county or city department is required to notify an owner and order repair, rehabilitation, or abatement when a property violates habitability, housing, health, building, or fire‑safety standards and the condition substantially endangers health or safety.
  • Notice rules: The statute prescribes required contents of the notice to owners and affected residents and establishes mailing/posting procedures (including use of certified mail in amended drafts and other notice timing clarifications).
  • Enforcement actions: If an owner fails to comply, the county or city may seek:
    • A judicial declaration that the property is a “substandard property”;
    • Court orders requiring repairs or abatement;
    • Civil penalties as provided by local ordinance; and
    • Appointment of a receiver to manage repairs and rehabilitation.
  • Who may file: The primary enforcement role lies with local governments. The enacted bill and subsequent amendments also allow, with procedural safeguards, certain private parties (nonprofits, tenant associations or tenants) to bring receiver petitions under defined conditions (for example, filings by nonprofits are to be supported by an affidavit and local code‑enforcement documentation; some committee proposals narrowed direct standing for tenants).
  • Receivership framework:
    • Receivers are appointed under principles of Nevada’s receivership law (Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act / NRS 32.x), with duties to manage, repair and rehabilitate the property.
    • Receiver fees, commissions and expenses are aligned with those permitted in mortgage foreclosure receiverships.
    • Receivers must prepare monthly reports for the local governing body; local governments are required to compile and transmit reports to the Legislative Counsel Bureau/Legislature on an annual or biennial schedule.
    • District courts must make specified findings before declaring a property substandard, may order relocation assistance in defined circumstances, may award attorney fees at the court’s discretion, must discharge a receiver under certain conditions, and may retain jurisdiction over a property for up to 18 consecutive months.
  • Remedies: The bill states remedies and penalties under the act are cumulative and do not abrogate other remedies available under law or equity. The act preserves constitutional rights, including due process.

Who is affected

  • Property owners of residential multifamily rental properties (subject to new repair/abatement orders, potential civil penalties, and receivership).
  • Tenants (potentially benefit from enforcement of habitability standards, may receive relocation assistance under court orders).
  • Cities and counties (required/empowered to act; may incur enforcement, administrative, and reporting costs).
  • Courts (district courts adjudicate substandard findings, receiverships, relocation orders and oversight).
  • Nonprofits and tenant organizations (limited procedural ability to initiate actions if statutory filing requirements are met).

Fiscal and procedural notes

  • Fiscal note: The bill may have a fiscal impact on local governments; no state fiscal impact was identified.
  • Legislative timeline: Introduced Jan 8, 2025; amended in committee and on the floor; enrolled May 29, 2025; approved by Governor June 3, 2025 (Chapter 237).
  • Implementation: The bill adds new statutory provisions to Nevada law (chapter and section additions noted in the enrolled version). Local ordinances and local code‑enforcement practices will guide on‑the‑ground implementation consistent with the new statutory process.

If you want, I can produce a one‑page checklist for local governments, landlords, or tenant organizations summarizing required steps and timelines under the new law.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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