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This bill revises provisions related to real property, focusing on addressing squatting and unauthorized occupancy. The legislation defines new terms, including "squatter" as someone who enters or intrudes on property without the owner's permission, explicitly distinguishing squatters from tenants. The bill significantly reduces the timeframe for legal procedures related to unauthorized occupancy, shortening the period from 21 to 5 calendar days for actions such as filing a complaint for reentry, posting notices, and storing personal property. The bill expands the definition of unlawful occupancy to make it a crime to take up residence in any dwelling (not just uninhabited or vacant ones) without the owner's permission, with penalties ranging from a gross misdemeanor to a category D felony for repeat offenders. Additionally, the bill clarifies the process for property owners to retake possession of their property when unauthorized occupants have been locked out, including provisions for storing and potentially disposing of the occupant's personal property. These changes aim to provide property owners with more robust legal protections against squatting and unauthorized occupation.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12350/Overview