Las Vegas, Nev., Mun. Code § 6.75 (2026) § 6.09.010
Definitions (Las Vegas Municipal Code)
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For purposes of this Chapter: (A) "Apartment house" means a structure which contains four or more apartment dwelling units and which does not qualify as a townhouse dwelling, residence hotel/motel, condominium, or multiple-unit structure that is owned cooperatively or in common. (B) "Landlord training program" means a landlord training program offered by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. (C) "Licensee" means a person who is licensed under the provisions of this Chapter. (D) "Operator of an apartment house" means a person who operates or manages an apartment house. For purposes of ensuring that the provisions of this Chapter are met for each apartment house, the term also includes a person who owns the apartment house or the land on which the apartment house is located if that person also is engaged in the operation or management of the apartment house.
Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.09.010 establishes the foundational definitions that govern the apartment house licensing chapter. An 'apartment house' is specifically a structure with four or more dwelling units that does not fall into categories such as townhouses, residence hotels/motels, condominiums, or cooperatively owned multi-unit buildings. The definition of 'operator' is broad enough to capture not just managers but also owners who are actively involved in running or managing the property, ensuring that responsibility for compliance cannot be easily deflected.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Las Vegas Mun. Code § 6.09.010, property owners who are actively involved in the day-to-day operation or management of a four-or-more-unit apartment building are considered 'operators' and are subject to the licensing requirements of this chapter. Compliant operators typically confirm whether their property meets the structural definition of an 'apartment house' and ensure that the appropriate person—whether owner, manager, or both—holds a valid license. Familiarity with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's landlord training program, also defined in § 6.09.010, is generally part of meeting the chapter's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Las Vegas Mun. Code § 6.09.010 sets out who qualifies as an 'operator' of an apartment house, which matters because it determines who bears legal responsibility for compliance with the licensing chapter. Tenants living in a building with four or more units may find this definition relevant when identifying the responsible party if issues arise, since both owners and active managers can be held accountable. Tenants seeking to understand their rights or raise concerns about an unlicensed operator can consult local tenant-rights organizations or contact the relevant Las Vegas city offices for guidance.
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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