Las Vegas, Nev., Mun. Code § 16.22 (2026) § 16.22.050
Code compliance—Violations
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(A) It is unlawful for a property owner, property manager or agent to rent to or otherwise allow another to occupy a vacant unit of converted non-transient lodging property that is the subject of a pending enforcement action under this Chapter, unless and until the unit has been inspected by the City for code compliance and has passed such inspection. (B) Except as otherwise provided in this Subsection (B), it is unlawful for a property owner, property manager or agent to rent to or otherwise allow another to occupy a vacant unit of converted non-transient lodging property unless the unit has been the subject of a completed annual inspection referred to in Subsection (A) of LVMC 16.22.040 . Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, such a unit may be rented or made available if: (1) The failure of a completed annual inspection was not caused by the fault, lack of diligence, or lack of cooperation on the part of the property owner, property manager or agent; and (2) The City's Code Enforcement Section authorizes the unit to be rented or made available pending inspection. (C) Each manager or operator of a converted transient lodging property shall post at a prominent location on each floor at least one sign indicating that concerns relating to the life safety systems of the building can be reported to the City at the telephone number listed on the sign. Each such sign shall contain the text and be in the size and format approved by the City. The City will endeavor to make such signs available to each manager or operator of a converted transient lodging property, but the posting of compliant signs is required whether or not actual signs have been obtained from the City. (D) It is unlawful for a property owner, property manager or agent to violate any provision of this Chapter. (E) A violation of this Section or any provision of this Chapter may be prosecuted by means of a criminal prosecution, a civil proceeding, or a combination thereof. In addition to any civil remedy otherwise available, the City may proceed by means of the process for civil violations set forth in LVMC 6.02.400 to 6.02.460 , inclusive. In such a proceeding, any reference to the "Department" in LVMC 6.02.400 to 6.02.460 , inclusive, shall pertain to the Code Enforcement Section or any other department assigned to enforce this Chapter. (F) As a matter of information only, State law prohibits retaliatory action by a landlord against a tenant under the circumstances described by that law.
Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.22.050 establishes several requirements for converted non-transient lodging properties. Vacant units subject to a pending enforcement action cannot be rented or occupied until the City inspects and clears them; similarly, units generally must have passed a completed annual inspection before being rented, though limited exceptions exist when the inspection delay is not the operator's fault and the City's Code Enforcement Section grants authorization. Managers of converted transient lodging properties must also post prominently placed floor signs listing a City phone number for reporting life-safety concerns, and violations of the chapter can be pursued through criminal prosecution, civil proceedings, or both.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 16.22.050, compliant operators of converted non-transient lodging properties keep vacant units off the rental market until required City inspections are completed and passed, and they do not rent any unit that is the subject of a pending enforcement action without first obtaining City clearance. Operators of converted transient lodging properties maintain properly formatted life-safety signs on each floor, using City-approved text and dimensions, regardless of whether the City has directly supplied those signs. Because violations may be prosecuted criminally or civilly under LVMC 6.02.400–6.02.460, diligent recordkeeping of inspection dates, City authorizations, and sign postings is a practice commonly associated with maintaining compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 16.22.050 of the Las Vegas Municipal Code provides that tenants moving into converted lodging properties have a right to occupy units that have passed required City inspections, and that life-safety concern reporting information must be visibly posted on each floor. If a tenant believes a unit was rented in violation of these inspection requirements or that required signs are absent, they may report concerns to the City's Code Enforcement Section, which is authorized to pursue enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations in the Las Vegas area can help residents understand how § 16.22.050 interacts with other protections, including the state-law anti-retaliation provisions referenced in subsection (F).
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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