nduct, the party in natural possession. [1911 CPA § 644; RL § 5586; NCL § 9133] NRS 40.240 Forcible detainer defined. Every person is guilty of a forcible detainer who either: 1. By force, or by menaces or threats of violence, unlawfully holds and keeps the possession of any real property, whether the same was acquired peaceably or otherwise; or 2. Who, in the nighttime, or during the absence of the occupant of any real property, unlawfully enters thereon, and who, after demand made for the surrender thereof, refuses for a period of 3 days to surrender the same to such former occupant. The occupant of real property within the meaning of this subsection is one who, within 5 days preceding such unlawful entry, was in the peaceable and undisturbed possession of such lands. [1911 CPA § 645; RL § 5587; NCL § 9134] NRS 40.250 Unlawful detainer: Possession after expiration of term. A tenant of real property or a mobile home for a term less than life is guilty of an unlawful detainer when he continues in possession, in person or by subtenant, of the property or mobile home or any part thereof, after the expiration of the term for which it is let to him. In all cases where real property is leased for a specified term or period, or by express or implied contract, whether written or parol, the tenancy terminates without notice at the expiration of the specified term or period. [1911 CPA § 646; A 1917, 31; 1919 RL § 5588; NCL § 9135]—(NRS A 1969, 262, 574; 1973, 1084; 1977, 1344; 1979, 1877; 1985, 227) NRS 40.251 Unlawful detainer: Possession of property leased for indefinite time after notice to quit; older or disabled person entitled to extension of period of possession upon request. 1. A tenant of real property, a recreational vehicle or a mobile home for a term less than life is guilty of an unlawful detainer when having leased: (a) Real property, except as otherwise provided in this section, or a mobile home for an indefinite time, with monthly or other periodic rent reserved, he continues in possession thereof, in person or by subtenant, without the landlord’s consent after the expiration of a notice of: (1) For tenancies from week to week, at least 7 days; (2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, for all other periodic tenancies, at least 30 days; or (3) For tenancies at will, at least 5 days. (b) A dwelling unit subject to the provisions of chapter 118A of NRS, he continues in possession, in person or by subtenant, without the landlord’s consent after expiration of: (1) The term of the rental agreement or its termination and, except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (2), the expiration of a notice of: (I) At least 7 days for tenancies from week to week; and (II) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, at least 30 days for all other periodic tenancies; or (2) A notice of at least 5 days where the tenant has failed to perform his basic or contractual obligations under chapter 118A of NRS. (c) A mobile home lot subject to the provisions of chapter 118B of NRS, or a lot for a recreational vehicle in an area of a mobile home park other than an area designated as a recreational vehicle lot pursuant to the provisions of subsection 6 of NRS 40.215, he continues in possession, in person or by subtenant, without the landlord’s consent: (1) After notice has been given pursuant to NRS 118B.115, 118B.170 or 118B.190 and the period of the notice has expired; or (2) If the person is not a natural person and has received three notices for nonpayment of rent within a 12-month period, immediately upon failure to pay timely rent. (d) A recreational vehicle lot, he continues in possession, in person or by subtenant, without the landlord’s consent, after the expiration of a notice of at least 5 days. 2. Except as otherwise provided in this section, if a tenant with a periodic tenancy pursuant to paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 1, other than a tenancy from week to week, is 60 years of age or older or has a physical or mental disability, the tenant may request to be allowed to continue in possession for an additional 30 days beyond the time specified in subsection 1 by submitting a written request for an extended period and providing proof of his age or disability. A landlord may not be required to allow a tenant to continue in possession if a shorter notice is provided pursuant to subparagraph (2) of paragraph (b) of subsection 1. 3. Any notice provided pursuant to paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 1 must include a statement advising the tenant of the provisions of subsection 2. 4. If a landlord rejects a request to allow a tenant to continue in possession for an additional 30 days pursuant to subsection 2, the tenant may petition the court for an order to continue in possession for the additional 30 days. If the tenant submits proof to the court that he is entitled to request such an extension, the court may grant the petition and enter an order allowing the tenant to continue in possession for the additional 30 days. If the court denies the petition, the tenant must be allowed to continue in possession for 5 calendar days following the date of entry of the order denying the petition. (Added to NRS by 1985, 226; A 1989, 1081; 1999, 3195; 2001, 1946; 2003, 2480) NRS 40.2512 Unlawful detainer: Possession after default in payment of rent. A tenant of real property or a mobile home for a term less than life is guilty of an unlawful detainer when he continues in possession, in person or by subtenant, after default in the payment of any rent and after a notice in writing, requiring in the alternative the payment of the rent or the surrender of the detained premises, remains uncomplied with for a period of 5 days, or in the case of a mobile home lot, 10 days after service thereof. The notice may be served at any time after the rent becomes due. (Added to NRS by 1985, 226) NRS 40.2514 Unlawful detainer: Assignment or subletting contrary to lease; waste; unlawful business; nuisance; violations of controlled substances laws. A tenant of real property or a mobile home for a term less than life is guilty of an unlawful detainer when he: 1. Assigns or sublets the leased premises contrary to the covenants of the lease; 2. Commits or permits waste thereon; 3. Sets up or carries on therein or thereon any unlawful business; 4. Suffers, permits or maintains on or about the premises any nuisance; or 5. Violates any of the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive, except NRS 453.336, therein or thereon, and remains in possession after service upon him of 3 days’ notice to quit. (Added to NRS by 1985, 226; A 1989, 1232; 2001, 1065; 2003, 561) NRS 40.2516 Unlawful detainer: Possession after failure to perform conditions of lease; saving lease from forfeiture. A tenant of real property or a mobile home for a term less than life is guilty of an unlawful detainer when he continues in possession, in person or by subtenant, after a neglect or failure to perform any condition or covenant of the lease or agreement under which the property or mobile home is held, other than those mentioned in NRS 40.250 to 40.252, inclusive, and NRS 40.254, and after notice in writing, requiring in the alternative the performance of the condition or covenant or the surrender of the property, served upon him, and, if there is a subtenant in actual occupation of the premises, also upon the subtenant, remains uncomplied with for 5 days after the service thereof. Within 3 days after the service, the tenant, or any subtenant in actual occupation of the premises, or any mortgagee of the term, or other person, interested in its continuance, may perform the condition or covenant and thereby save the lease from forfeiture; but if the covenants and conditions of the le

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