Nevada property laws, governed by NRS Chapter 111, define deeds as conveyances transferring ownership interests, with backyard fences regulated by local zoning, building codes, and adverse possession rules rather than deeds alone. Property owners must ensure fences comply with county setbacks (typically 5-6 feet height limits, no encroachment on neighbors’ land), or risk disputes resolved through quiet title actions or boundary surveys.​
Fence Placement Rules
Fences on boundary lines require neighbor agreement or shared ownership to avoid trespass claims under NRS 207.200. Encroachments over years may grant adverse possession rights if open, notorious, and continuous for 5-15 years depending on hostility. Local ordinances (e.g., Clark County Code 30.28) mandate permits for fences over 6 feet or in front yards, with HOAs imposing stricter aesthetic rules.​
Deed Implications
Deeds specify property boundaries via metes-and-bounds or lot/plat references, making unrecorded encroachments invalid against future buyers. Disputes often require title searches or surveys; “deed dilemmas” arise from vague descriptions leading to fence overlaps, resolvable by partition actions or easements. Recording affidavits of fence locations protects against claims.​
Common Scenarios
Consult county planning departments for site-specific rules, as 2025 updates like SB 391 refine real property provisions without altering core fence laws.
SOURCES
[1](https://law.justia.com/codes/nevada/chapter-111/statute-111-695/)
[2](https://law.justia.com/codes/nevada/chapter-244/statute-244-281/)
[3](https://www.swlaw.com/publication/nevada-enacts-the-uniform-mortgage-modification-act/)
[4](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-111.html)
[5](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12692/Overview)
