Priority of lien; limitation on lien of landlord.

NRS

108.290

Priority of lien; limitation on lien of landlord.

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.

[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 )