Nevada's Senate Bill 201 added a rule to NRS Chapter 118A about religious and cultural displays at rented homes. It took effect on July 1, 2025. Owners had until October 1, 2025 to bring their policies into line.
What changed
A landlord, or an agent or employee of a landlord, may not prohibit a resident from displaying religious or cultural items on the entry door or doorframe, or otherwise in or on the dwelling. A rental agreement may not prohibit it either. The bill defines this as an item displayed or affixed because of sincerely held religious or cultural beliefs, practices or traditions.
The rule has limits. It does not apply to a display that:
- is larger than 36 by 12 inches, or larger than the door or frame it is on;
- threatens public health, safety or welfare;
- hinders opening or closing an entry door;
- violates a law, promotes discriminatory behavior, or is obscene or otherwise illegal.
A landlord may still adopt policies that reasonably restrict the placement and manner of a display.
Door work
If you are repairing or replacing an entry door or frame, you may remove a display temporarily, or require the resident to remove it. You must give written notice at least 7 days before the work, except in an emergency. When you remove it yourself, the bill requires you to store it with respect and in line with the religious or cultural practice, and to document that. The display must go back within 72 hours after the work is done.
Who this affects
All Nevada landlords, including apartment owners and managers.
Effective date
July 1, 2025. Conflicting provisions in rental agreements or policies already in effect on that date are void. Each landlord had to review and amend policies on or before October 1, 2025, and remove void provisions from a lease by its renewal date.
What owners should do
- Review house rules and lease addenda for blanket bans on door decorations.
- Replace blanket bans with reasonable placement and size rules.
- Give staff and vendors a simple door work procedure with the 7 day notice.
This is a summary, not legal advice. Ask your attorney to check your lease forms.