Reno, Nev., Admin. Code §§ 8.22.240–8.22.260 (2026) § 8.22.240

(a) The remedies herein are cumulative and the city may proceed under one or more such remedies.
(b) In addition to any cost incurred, any person, other than a juvenile violating any of the provisions of the chapter:
(1) Upon conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished as provided in section 1.04.010 ;
(2) Shall be subject to the abatement notices, appeal procedures and lien or civil action provisions of chapter 1.05 of the Code, except violations pertaining to chronic nuisances and pertaining to abandoned nuisances, shall not be subject to the abatement notices, appeal procedures, and lien or civil action provisions of chapter 1.05 of the Code, except to the extent provided in this chapter;
(3) Upon a finding by a court of competent jurisdiction that a chronic nuisance exists and emergency action is necessary to avoid immediate threat to the public welfare or safety, the court shall order the city to secure the property for a period not to exceed one year or until the chronic nuisance has been abated, whichever occurs first. In addition, the court may:
a. Impose a civil penalty of not more than $500.00 per day for each day that the condition was not abated after the date specified in the notice by which the owner was required to abate the condition;
b. Order the owner to pay the city for all costs incurred and fees imposed by the city in abating the condition;
c. If applicable, order the owner to pay reasonable expenses for the relocation of any tenants who are affected by the chronic nuisance; and
d. Order any other appropriate relief. [Reference NRS 268.4124 ; 1997]
(4) Upon a finding by a court of competent jurisdiction that an abandoned nuisance exists, the court shall order the owner of the property to abate the abandoned nuisance or repair, safeguard or demolish any structure or property where the abandoned nuisance is located or occurring, and may:
a. If applicable, order the owner of the property to pay reasonable expenses for the relocation of any tenants who occupy the property legally and who are affected by the abandoned nuisance;
b. If the owner of the property fails to comply with the order:
1. Direct the city to abate the abandoned nuisance or repair, safeguard or demolish any structure or property where the abandoned nuisance is located or occurring; and
2. Order the owner of the property to pay the city for the cost incurred by the city in taking the actions described in subparagraph (1); and
c. Order any other appropriate relief. [Reference NRS 268.4124 ; 2001]
(c) In addition to any other reasonable means authorized by the court for the recovery of money expensed by the city to abate the chronic nuisance or an abandoned nuisance, costs incurred by the city in abating the chronic nuisance or an abandoned nuisance, shall be a lien upon the property upon which such a chronic nuisance or abandoned nuisance, is located or occurring. The lien must be perfected by:
(1) Mailing by certified mail a notice of the lien, separately prepared for each lot affected, addressed to the last known owner of the property at his last known address, as determined by the real property assessment roll in Washoe County; and
(2) Filing with the Washoe County recorder a statement of the amount due and unpaid and describing the property subject to the lien.
(d) The transfer of any and all interest in any manner of any property, building, or premises against which a notice of violation and declaration of chronic nuisance or notice of violation and abatement of an abandoned nuisance, has been issued shall not relieve the party(ies) served with such notice.
(e) Any person who transfers an interest, including but not limited to, a sale, trade, lease, gift or assignment, in any property, building or premises against which a notice of violation and declaration of chronic nuisance or notice of violation and abatement of an abandoned nuisance, has been served shall either:
(1) Obtain a written assumption of liability from the new owner of record for the items listed in the notice of violation and declaration of chronic nuisance or notice of violation and abatement of an abandoned nuisance; or
(2) Acknowledge, in writing, its responsibility for compliance with the notice of violation and declaration of chronic nuisance or notice of violation and abatement of an abandoned nuisance. A copy of the assumption or acknowledgment shall be presented to the city within ten days of the transfer.
(f) The owner of record, as recorded in the Washoe County Recorder's office records, of the property upon which a violation of this ordinance exists, shall be presumed to be a person having lawful control over the property, building or premises. If more than one person shall be recorded as the owner, said person shall be recorded as the owner, said person shall be jointly and severally presumed to be persons having lawful control over the property, building or premises.
(g) Unless a greater penalty is provided by law, any person violating section 8.22.070 shall be punished by a fine of up to $250.00 for the first offense; up to $500.00 for the second offense within six months of the first offense; and up to $1,000.00 for each subsequent offense within six months of the second offense or all subsequent offenses, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed 60 days, or by both fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.
(1) In the case of a juvenile violating section 8.22.070 , the juvenile court shall have jurisdiction over the juvenile for the purpose of imposing sanctions in accordance with applicable provisions of Nevada Revised Statutes, including NRS chapter 62 .
(2) Restitution. In addition to any punishment specified in this section, the court shall order any violator of section 8.22.070 to make restitution to the victim for damages or loss caused directly or indirectly by the violator's offense in the amount or manner determined by the court. Any restitution due as the result of an act of a juvenile shall fall within the discretion of the juvenile court.