Property Management
A Henderson, Nevada property manager discovers that the tenant has sublet the apartment without written landlord approval as required by the lease. What action may the landlord take?
AImmediately evict the original tenant and subtenant without any notice
BServe a notice to cure or quit (comply or vacate) for lease violation, and if not cured, file for unlawful detainer✓ Correct
CAutomatically accept the sublease as valid since the subtenant is paying rent
DReport the subtenant to NRED for unlicensed property management
Explanation
Unauthorized subletting is a material lease violation under NRS 118A. The landlord must follow proper legal procedures: (1) Serve written notice of the violation (typically a 5-day notice to cure or quit for lease violations), (2) If not cured, file an unlawful detainer (eviction) action in Justice Court.
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