Nevada Rent Increase Rules for Mobile Home Park Residents

If you rent a mobile home lot in Nevada, understanding how much and how often your rent can be increased is important for stability and planning. Nevada law sets out specific rules for mobile home parks, aiming to balance the rights of both renters and park owners. This guide explains rent increase limits, notice requirements, and renter protections in plain language so you can confidently respond if you receive a rent increase notice.

Understanding Rent Increases in Nevada Mobile Home Parks

Mobile home park residents in Nevada face unique situations compared to traditional apartment renters. There are state laws designed to prevent unexpected or unfair rent increases within these communities, under the authority of the Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 118B (NRS 118B), which specifically regulates manufactured home parks.^[1]

How Often Can Park Owners Raise the Rent?

• Park owners can increase rent only once annually (every 12 months).
• This rule applies even if your lease is shorter than 12 months.

There are no state-wide caps on how much the rent can be increased in a given year, but proper notice must be given.

Notice Requirements for Rent Increases

• Park owners must provide a minimum of 90 days' written notice before any rent increase takes effect.
• The notice must specify the new rent amount and the date the increase starts.

This rule can be found in NRS 118B.150.^[2]

Required Official Forms and Example

• Notice of Proposed Change in Rent (NRS 118B.150 Required Notice):
  - This is a written notification a park owner gives a tenant to inform them of a pending rent increase.
  - For example: If your landlord plans to increase the lot rent from $500 to $525 starting July 1, you must get written notice by April 1.
  - There is no specific state-issued form number, but the notice must meet the requirements set by the Nevada Manufactured Housing Division. A sample template can be found on the Nevada Manufactured Housing Division website.

Legal Protections for Tenants

• A rent increase is invalid if you do not receive at least 90 days' written notice.
• Landlords cannot evict tenants in retaliation for challenging a rent increase that does not follow the law (NRS 118B.210).
• You have the right to dispute unlawful rent increases before the Nevada Manufactured Housing Division.

How to Respond to a Rent Increase Notice

If you believe your rent increase is not compliant (wrong notice period, more than one raise per year, sudden/unexplained jump), you can:

• Contact the Nevada Manufactured Housing Division for guidance or to file a complaint.
• Submit the Tenant Complaint Form (MHD FORM 551) available at the Division’s official site.
  - Example: File this if you did not get the required 90-day notice.

The agency responsible for handling mobile home park disputes is the Nevada Manufactured Housing Division.

FAQs for Renters Facing Rent Increases in Nevada Mobile Home Parks

1. How much can my landlord increase my lot rent in a Nevada mobile home park?
   There is no state limit on the amount, but the increase must come with proper 90-day notice and can occur only once every 12 months.
2. Can I be evicted for refusing a rent increase?
   Landlords may not evict you solely for questioning or refusing to pay an unlawful rent increase, but failure to pay a properly noticed rent increase can result in eviction proceedings.
3. What do I do if the landlord did not give me a 90-day notice?
   You can file a complaint with the Nevada Manufactured Housing Division using the Tenant Complaint Form (MHD FORM 551).
4. Where can I get official help disputing a rent increase?
   The Nevada Manufactured Housing Division offers information, complaint forms, and guidance for renters.

Key Takeaways for Nevada Mobile Home Park Residents

• Rent can only be increased once a year, with at least 90 days’ written notice.
• There is no cap on the amount of increase, but all increases must comply with state law.
• Tenants have the right to file complaints and receive assistance from the Nevada Manufactured Housing Division.

Staying informed about rent increase rules empowers you to protect your housing rights and act quickly if needed.

Need Help? Resources for Renters

• Nevada Manufactured Housing Division – Guidance, complaint forms, state laws
• Tenant Resources & Official Notices
• All Official Manufactured Housing Division Forms
• Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 118B – Mobile Home Parks Law

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1. Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 118B — Nevada Mobile Home Parks Tenant Law
2. NRS 118B.150 — Notice of Rent Increase Requirements

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