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NRS 108.290

Priority of lien; limitation on lien of landlord

Known as the Uniform Federal Lien Registration Act

The act spans §§ 108–108 (195 sections).

Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Stockton Kenworth, Inc. v. Mentzer Detroit Diesel, Inc. (1985)

Most recently applied in Stockton Kenworth, Inc. v. Mentzer Detroit Diesel, Inc. (August 1985)

[3:95:1943; A 1945, 358; 1953, 377]—(NRS A 1957, 105; 1961, 485; 1965, 926; 1981, 62; 1983, 1358; 1985, 238; 1991, 1719; 1997, 1422; 2005, 1001; 2007, 97, 2333; 2015, 1518)

1. If property that is the subject of a lien which is acquired as provided in NRS 108.270 to 108.367, inclusive, is the subject of a secured transaction in accordance with the laws of this State, the lien:

(a) In the case of a lien acquired pursuant to NRS 108.315, is a first lien.

(b) In the case of a lien on a motor vehicle for charges for towing, storing and any related administrative fees:

(1) For the first 30 days of the lien:

(I) If the amount of the lien does not exceed $1,000, is a first lien.

(II) If the amount of the lien exceeds $1,000, is a second lien.

(2) After the first 30 days of the lien:

(I) If the amount of the lien does not exceed $2,500, is a first lien.

(II) If the amount of the lien exceeds $2,500, is a second lien.

(c) In all other cases, if the amount of the lien:

(1) Does not exceed $1,000, is a first lien.

(2) Exceeds $1,000, is a second lien.

2. The lien of a landlord may not exceed $2,500 or the total amount due and unpaid for rentals and utilities, whichever is less.

Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.