In August, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed Senate Bill 114, known as Miya’s Law, to strengthen resident safety across multifamily communities. This important legislation marks a major step toward helping tenants feel secure where they live and sets clear safety standards for property managers throughout the state. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at what the law requires, what it means for both tenants and property owners, and how HandyTrac can help ensure your multifamily community remains compliant and secure.
What is Miya’s Law
Miya’s Law was named in memory of Miya Marcano, a 19-year-old who tragically lost her life in Florida after an unauthorized access incident by a maintenance worker. The new law is designed to prevent similar events by creating stricter requirements for maintenance staff and key control in apartment communities across Nevada.
Key provisions include:
- Mandatory background checks for any employee with access to master keys or unsupervised entry into resident units
- Written key control policies that outline how keys are issued, stored, used, and returned
- Comprehensive key tracking logs to document who accessed units, when, and why
The law passed unanimously in both chambers of the Nevada Legislature, showing broad agreement that tenant safety must be a top priority.
What This Means for Tenants
For renters, Miya’s Law provides several important protections:
- Stronger screening of maintenance personnel: Tenants can feel more secure knowing anyone with unit access has passed a criminal background check.
- Clearer tracking of unit access: With written policies and key logs, residents gain transparency about who enters their space and when.
- Greater accountability: Property owners are now legally responsible for maintaining these standards, which creates clearer recourse if protocols are violated.
- Peace of mind: Beyond compliance, this law helps ensure every resident can feel secure in their own apartment.
What This Means for Property Owners and Managers
For owners and managers of multifamily communities, Miya’s Law introduces new responsibilities but also new opportunities to build trust and demonstrate a commitment to safety.
1. Compliance steps to take:
- Conduct background checks for all employees or contractors with master key access
- Establish and document a key control policy that defines how keys are handled and stored
- Maintain accurate key tracking logs
- Train all staff and vendors on the new requirements
- Review vendor agreements to ensure compliance with your property policies
2. Benefits beyond compliance:
- Improved resident trust and satisfaction
- Reduced liability risk through documented access records
- Greater operational transparency for management teams
- A competitive advantage when marketing your community’s focus on safety
3. Tips for smooth implementation:
- Use digital tracking systems for more accurate and efficient key management
- Audit existing keys and records to ensure everything is accounted for
- Communicate new safety measures to residents to build confidence
- Train staff regularly and update internal handbooks with clear key control procedures
How HandyTrac Systems Can Help
At HandyTrac, we simplify compliance with automated remote key tracking and access management solutions that align with laws like Miya’s Law. Our key control systems record every key transaction, helping property managers maintain transparency and accountability.
Whether you manage one property or multiple communities, HandyTrac can help you strengthen your key control policies and stay compliant with state regulations.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are a property owner or manager in Nevada, now is the time to review your key management practices and ensure they meet the new standards.
Contact HandyTrac Systems today to learn how our secure, easy-to-use key control solutions can help you:
- Automate key tracking and audit trails
- Protect residents while reducing liability
- Build trust through transparent operations
Stay compliant. Stay secure. Choose HandyTrac.
