Las Vegas, Nev., Mun. Code § 16.22 (2026) § 16.22.010
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The purpose of this Chapter is to encourage and facilitate the provision of safe, sanitary and affordable rental housing options for residents in the City. In addition to traditionally-developed rental properties, many properties within the City that were developed as motels or to provide transient lodging have been converted, in whole or in part, to operations such as apartment hotels, residence hotels, or similar properties that provide longer-stay options in the form of non-transient lodging. This Chapter is intended to provide for a program of inspection of this latter type of non-transient lodging. The program is designed not only to respond to complaints but to provide for routine periodic inspections with the goals of reducing substandard housing, promoting compliance with applicable codes, and helping safeguard health, property, safety and welfare.
Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.22.010 establishes the overarching purpose of Chapter 16.22, which is to promote safe, sanitary, and affordable rental housing throughout the City of Las Vegas. The chapter specifically addresses properties originally built as motels or transient lodging that have since been converted—fully or partially—into longer-term residential arrangements such as apartment hotels or residence hotels. To achieve its goals, the chapter creates an inspection program that goes beyond responding to complaints, incorporating routine periodic inspections aimed at reducing substandard housing conditions and ensuring compliance with applicable codes.
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Under Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.22.010, operators of converted lodging properties—such as former motels now functioning as apartment hotels or residence hotels—should be aware that Chapter 16.22 establishes an active, proactive inspection framework rather than a purely complaint-driven one. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties in accordance with applicable health, safety, and building codes on an ongoing basis, since routine periodic inspections are a core feature of this program. Familiarity with the chapter's scope helps property managers anticipate inspection cycles and maintain documentation of code compliance efforts.
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Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.22.010 signals that residents of non-transient lodging properties—including those living in converted motels, apartment hotels, or residence hotels—are covered by a dedicated inspection program designed to protect health, safety, and welfare. Because the program includes routine periodic inspections and is not limited to complaint-based responses, tenants in these types of properties have a regulatory framework working alongside their individual rights. Tenants who believe their living conditions fall short of applicable standards may consider contacting the City of Las Vegas to inquire about the inspection program, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options under Chapter 16.22.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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