Nev. Rev. Stat. § 115.005
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Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “ Equity ” means the amount that is determined by subtracting from the fair market value of the property the value of any liens excepted from the homestead exemption pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 115.010 or NRS 115.090 .
2. “ Homestead ” means the property consisting of: (a) A quantity of land, together with the dwelling house thereon and its appurtenances; (b) A mobile home whether or not the underlying land is owned by the claimant; or (c) A unit, whether real or personal property, existing pursuant to chapter 116 or 117 of NRS , with any appurtenant limited common elements and its interest in the common elements of the common-interest community,
to be selected by both spouses, or either of them, or a single person claiming the homestead.
1. “ Equity ” means the amount that is determined by subtracting from the fair market value of the property the value of any liens excepted from the homestead exemption pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 115.010 or NRS 115.090 .
2. “ Homestead ” means the property consisting of: (a) A quantity of land, together with the dwelling house thereon and its appurtenances; (b) A mobile home whether or not the underlying land is owned by the claimant; or (c) A unit, whether real or personal property, existing pursuant to chapter 116 or 117 of NRS , with any appurtenant limited common elements and its interest in the common elements of the common-interest community,
to be selected by both spouses, or either of them, or a single person claiming the homestead.
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