What Is AB211 in Nevada?
Nevada has taken a major step forward in addressing unsafe and neglected multifamily rental housing with the signing of Assembly Bill 211 (AB211). This groundbreaking legislation equips local governments with a powerful new remedy: the ability to pursue a health and safety receivership when landlords fail to correct dangerous code violations. AB211 recognizes that when a property poses a substantial threat to residents or the public, swift intervention is not just appropriate—it’s necessary.
How AB211 Works to Enforce Rental Safety
Under AB211, the new law, which was signed by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo in June and takes effect on October 1st of this year, cities and counties are required to notify landlords when habitability, housing, or fire safety standards are violated. If the owner fails to comply, AB211 allows the government to initiate legal action to have the property declared substandard. Critically, the court is now empowered to appoint a receiver to step in, take control, and manage the rehabilitation process. This shifts the burden off tenants and municipalities and puts solutions into the hands of experienced, court-appointed professionals who can bring properties back into compliance efficiently and transparently.
AB211 Introduces a Proven Solution for Nevada: Receivership
Receivership is not just a punitive tool—it’s a solution-oriented approach that restores dignity to tenants and stability to neighborhoods. AB211 sets clear guidelines for when and how a receiver may be appointed, ensures proper oversight through court-monitored reporting, and holds negligent landlords accountable for the costs of repair, tenant relocation, and municipal enforcement.
This legislation reinforces what many housing and code enforcement professionals already know: receivership works. It provides a critical legal framework for turning around chronically blighted or hazardous properties when traditional enforcement has failed. For a deeper dive into the background and significance of this new law, read our original coverage: Nevada Assembly Bill Introduced to Advocate for Health and Safety Receivership Remedy.
Learn More About AB211 and How It Can Help
The receivership remedy offers a proven path to gaining compliance and assuring safety for residents and tenants. It provides additional relief to cities and counties by reducing long-term and burdensome costs associated with attempted enforcement. Whether it’s California, Arizona, Nevada, or beyond – contact us today to learn more, or to discuss problem properties in your area.
