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Nevada issues final extension to its work from home guidance
On May 13, the Nevada Department of Business of Industry, Division of Financial Institutions (“NFID”) extended its provisional guidance allowing employees of licensees to work from home (previously covered here, here, here, and here) until July 31, 2021. The NFID stated that they will not extend the work from home provisional guidance, and that licensees should plan accordingly.
Nevada issues final extension for eviction moratorium
On April 1, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak issued Declaration of Emergency Directive 043, relating to the implementation of Senate Bill 1 (previously covered here). The directive provides that certain residential unlawful detainer or summary eviction actions against covered persons are stayed through May 31, 2021. Emergency Directives 008, 025, 031, and 036 (covered here, here, here, and here) had previously prohibited such evictions through March 31. In the accompanying press release, Governor Sisolak stated that the moratorium will not be extended again.
Nevada Dept. of Business and Industry extends work from home guidance
On March 15, the Nevada Department of Business of Industry, Division of Mortgage Lending extended its provisional guidance allowing licensed mortgage loan originators to work from home (previously covered here, here, and here) until June 30, 2021.
Nevada governor issues an emergency directive regarding evictions
On December 14, the governor of Nevada issued Declaration of Emergency Directive 036, relating to the implementation of Senate Bill 1 (previously covered here). The directive provides that, effective December 15 through March 31, 2021, certain residential unlawful detainer or summary eviction actions against covered persons are stayed. Emergency Directives 008, 025, and 031 (covered here, here, and here) had previously prohibited such evictions through October 14.
Nevada Dept. of Business and Industry extends work from home guidance
On August 21, the Nevada Department of Business of Industry, Division of Mortgage Lending extended its provisional guidance allowing licensed mortgage loan originators to work from home (previously covered here and here) until December 31, 2020.
Nevada governor issues directive regarding evictions
On August 31, the Nevada governor issued Declaration of Emergency Directive 031, relating to the implementation of Senate Bill 1, previously covered here. The directive provides that, effective immediately through October 14, 2020, the initiation of a nonpayment of rent summary eviction action through service of a pay or quit notice pursuant to Section 40.253 of the Nevada Revised Statutes is prohibited. Emergency Directives 008 and 025 (covered here and here) had previously prohibited such evictions through August 31.
Nevada enacts bill limiting civil liability of businesses with respect to Covid-19 transmission claims
On August 11, the Nevada governor signed SB 4, which, among other things, limits the civil liability of a business with respect to claims related to Covid-19 transmission on premises owned or operated by the business, or during an activity conducted or managed by the business, if the business was in substantial compliance with controlling health standards. The bill also empowers the secretary of state to suspend the state business license of a licensee that fails to comply with controlling health standards related to Covid-19.
Nevada governor signs bill allowing for alternative dispute resolutions for certain rental eviction cases
On August 7, the Nevada governor signed Senate Bill 1, which allows alternative dispute resolutions for rental eviction cases. The bill authorized Nevada’s Supreme Court, justice courts, and district courts to establish rules for an expedited program of alternative dispute resolution for evictions for housing programs operated by a public housing agency. An eviction proceeding subject to the bill may be stayed for no more than 30 days to facilitate the alternative dispute resolution program.
Nevada extends directives promulgated pursuant to Declaration of Emergency
On July 31, 2020, the Nevada governor issued Executive Directive 029, which extends all directives promulgated pursuant to the March 12, 2020 declaration of emergency that were set to expire on July 31, 2020, for the duration of the current state of emergency, unless terminated earlier by a subsequent directive or operation of law associated with the lifting of the declaration of emergency.
Nevada attorney general releases Spanish translation of Covid-19 lease addendum and promissory note
On July 14, the Nevada attorney general released a Spanish translation of the Lease Addendum and Promissory Note Template for Rental Arrearages Due to Covid-19. The Nevada governor previously issued Emergency Directive 025, previously covered here, which encouraged the use of the form to cure rental payment defaults of the original lease agreements.