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Las Vegas, NV Public Health Rules: Bed-Bug Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

State law
NRS 118A habitability
Hotel oversight
SNHD lodging permits
Tenant duty
report and prepare for treatment
Treatment
licensed pest control required

Summary

Nevada law and SNHD habitability standards require Las Vegas landlords to remediate confirmed bed bug infestations in rental units. Tenants must report promptly and cooperate with treatment, and hotels face additional inspection scrutiny.

NRS 118A.290 Habitability of dwelling unit; prohibition against fees or other charges for performance of repairs, maintenance tasks or other work that is duty of landlord. ����� 1. The landlord shall at all times during the tenancy maintain the dwelling unit in a habitable condition. A dwelling unit is not habitable if it violates provisions of housing or health codes concerning the health, safety, sanitation or fitness for habitation of the dwelling unit or if it substantially lacks: ����� (a) Effective waterproofing and weather protection of the roof and exterior walls, including windows and doors. ����� (b) Plumbing facilities which conformed to applicable law when installed and which are maintained in good working order. ����� (c) A water supply approved under applicable law, which is: ������������ (1) Under the control of the tenant or landlord and is capable of producing hot and cold running water; ������������ (2) Furnished to appropriate fixtures; and ������������ (3) Connected to a sewage disposal system approved under applicable law and maintained in good working order to the extent that the system can be controlled by the landlord. ����� (d) Adequate heating facilities which conformed to applicable law when installed and are maintained in good working order. ����� (e) Electrical lighting, outlets, wiring and electrical equipment which conformed to applicable law when installed and are maintained in good working order. ����� (f) An adequate number of appropriate receptacles for garbage and rubbish in clean condition and good repair at the commencement of the tenancy. The landlord shall arrange for the removal of garbage and rubbish from the premises unless the parties by written agreement provide otherwise. ����� (g) Building, grounds, appurtenances and all other areas

Source: Las Vegas Municipal CodeView official code

Full Breakdown

Bed bugs are treated as a habitability defect under NRS 118A landlord-tenant duties. Las Vegas landlords must professionally treat confirmed infestations within a reasonable time and may not retaliate against tenants who report them. Tenants must allow access, prepare units for treatment, and avoid moving infested furniture between units. SNHD responds to bed bug complaints in hotels, motels, and short-term lodging, where unaddressed infestations can result in establishment-permit action. Resorts on the Strip fall under Clark County jurisdiction but follow comparable rules.

Violations & Fines

Landlords ignoring confirmed infestations, retaliating against reporters, or hotels failing to treat rooms face habitability claims, SNHD enforcement, and rescission of lodging permits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays for bed bug treatment in a Las Vegas rental?
Landlords typically pay for professional treatment unless the lease shifts costs and the tenant is proven to have introduced the infestation, which is hard to establish.
Can I report a Las Vegas hotel with bed bugs?
Yes. SNHD investigates lodging complaints; the Strip is in Clark County but SNHD is the same regulator for both jurisdictions.

Sources & Official References

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