Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What Are The Basic Responsibilities of a Landlord in Nevada?

Landlords are required to provide a habitable living space, which includes maintaining essential services like plumbing, heating, electricity, and structural integrity. They must use their best efforts to make necessary repairs within a specific time frame after written notice from the tenant (14 calendar days for habitability issues; 2 business days for essential services). Failure to do so allows tenants certain legal remedies such as withholding rent, conducting repairs themselves and deducting the costs from rent (up to one month’s periodic rent), or seeking court action. Landlords can evict tenants for reasons such as non-payment of rent, violation of lease terms, or illegal activity. However, proper notice must be given, and tenants have rights to defend against any eviction. Tenants are also protected from retaliatory evictions and fair treatment under Nevada’s landlord-tenant laws.

NRS 118A.280; NRS 118A.290; NRS 118A.355; NRS 118A.360; NRS 118A.510.

What Are A Tenant's Rights Regarding Repairs in Nevada?

Tenants have the right to live in a safe and habitable environment. Leases may contain relevant provisions regarding certain repairs and should be reviewed. If repairs are needed for general habitability issues, tenants must notify the landlord in writing. If the landlord fails to use its best efforts to fix the issue within 14 calendar days, tenants may withhold rent, seek repairs independently and deduct the costs from rent (up to one month’s periodic rent), or take legal action. The repair must not have been caused by the tenant’s negligence, and the tenant must be current on their rent payments at the time of the notice in order for the tenant to pursue their rights regarding repairs.

NRS 118A.355; NRS 118A.360. See also Alexis Brown Law’s Flow Chart for Landlord Tenant Repairs in Nevada.

What Happens If A Landlord Fails To Provide Essential Services?

If a landlord does not provide essential services, like water, heat, or electricity, the tenant has the right to notify the landlord in writing and seek remedies. If the landlord’s best efforts are not used to restore essential services within 2 business days, tenants can relocate temporarily, terminate the lease, or deduct costs from the rent. The repair must not have been caused by the tenant’s negligence, and the tenant must be current on their rent payments at the time of the notice in order for the tenant to pursue their rights regarding repairs.

NRS 118A.380. See also Alexis Brown Law’s Flow Chart for Landlord Tenant Repairs in Nevada.

Can A Landlord Enter A Tenant's Unit Without Notice?

No, Nevada law requires landlords to give tenants at least 24 hours’ notice before entering the property, unless it is an emergency. This notice allows for any necessary repairs, inspections, or showings to potential new tenants or buyers. Tenants can be held liable for the landlord’s actual damages for refusing to allow the landlord lawful access to the rental unit. A landlord’s entry without proper notice, or abuse of the ability to make requests for entry, may be considered harassment that subjects the landlord to liability.

NRS 118A.330; NRS 118A.500.

Can A Landlord Evict A Tenant Without Cause In Nevada?

In cases where there is a written lease agreement, eviction without cause is not allowed until the lease term ends. A landlord can terminate a month-to-month or a week-to-week tenancy without cause, but they must give the tenant at least 30 days' notice for monthly tenancies, and 7 days’ notice for weekly tenancies. Evictions for cause (e.g., non-payment of rent, lease violations) require other specific notices and compliance with Nevada’s legal procedures.

NRS 40.251; NRS 40.254.

Can A Landlord Charge Late Fees For Overdue Rent In Nevada?

Yes, landlords may charge late fees. For Nevada tenancies longer than week to week, unless the lease provides for a longer time, late charges may be imposed 3 calendar days after the date that rent is due. Late fees may not exceed five percent (5%) of the amount of the periodic rent; provisions in rental agreements that attempt to charge more than 5% late fees are voidable. Additionally, the maximum amount of the late fee must not be increased based upon a late fee that was previously imposed. If rent is not timely paid, landlords can initiate the eviction process.

NRS 118A.210; NRS 40.280.

What Is The Process For Evictions For Nonpayment of Rent In Nevada?

Evictions in Nevada must follow legal procedures, and the notices must contain all of the information required under Nevada laws. For non-payment of rent, landlords must serve a 7-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit. If the rent is not paid or the tenant has not vacated within 7 days of service of the notice (for service by posting and mailing, an additional 3 days is added), the landlord can file a complaint for eviction in the local Justice Court.

NRS 40.254.

Can A Tenant Withhold Rent If A Landlord Doesn't Make Repairs?

Yes, if a tenant makes a written request for repairs of an issue that impacts habitability or essential services, and the landlord fails to use its best efforts to address the tenant’s repair request within the required timeframe (14 calendar days for habitability issues; 2 business days for essential services), tenants may legally withhold rent. However, Nevada also law requires tenants to deposit the withheld rent into the Court’s escrow account to use this as a defense against eviction in cases of general habitability issues (not essential services).

NRS 118A.350; NRS 118A.355; NRS 118A.380. See also Alexis Brown Law’s Flow Chart for Landlord Tenant Repairs in Nevada.

What Is The Process For Evictions For Lease Violations In Nevada?

For lease violations in Nevada, landlords must serve a 5-Day Notice to Perform Lease Condition or Quit instructing the tenant to remedy the breach or leave. If the tenant does not comply by curing the breach or leaving within 5 days of service of the notice (3 additional days are added for service by posting and mailing), the landlord must serve a 5-Day Unlawful Detainer Notice. If the tenant fails to vacate the rental property within 5 days of service of the 5-Day Unlawful Detainer Notice, the landlord may file an eviction complaint in the local Justice Court.

NRS 40.2516; NRS 40.254.

Are There Rent Control Laws In Nevada?

No, Nevada does not have any rent control laws. However, landlords must provide tenants with advance notice of rent increases: 30 days’ notice for tenancies less than month-to-month, 45 days’ notice for month-to-month tenancies, and 60 days for any other lease. Rent cannot be increased during the fixed term of a written lease, unless the agreement allows for it.

NRS 118A.300.

What Can Tenants Do If They Are Unfairly Charged Or Deducted From Their Security Deposit?

Tenants have the right to dispute any wrongful charges or deductions from their security deposit. Landlords must provide a detailed, itemized list of deductions within 30 days of the tenant moving out. If tenants believe the deductions are unjustified, they must send a written dispute letter within 30 days of the landlord’s accounting, and then can take legal action in the local Justice Court to recover their deposit, plus any additional damages as permitted by Nevada law.

NRS 118A.242.

How Can An Attorney Help With Landlord-Tenant Disputes?

Whether you’re a landlord or tenant, a skilled Las Vegas landlord tenant attorney can negotiate lease terms on your behalf, represent you in court for eviction proceedings or other disputes concerning residential or commercial rental properties, and ensure your rights are protected. Alexis Brown Law is your trusted Las Vegas landlord tenant attorney.

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Who can use Alexis Brown Law's My Lawyer List attorney referral service?

Just about anyone can use the My Lawyer List service. My Lawyer List is powered by Las Vegas law firm Alexis Brown Law, so no matter whether you’re looking for legal advice or representation, need a mediator or arbitrator to resolve a dispute, are a lawyer needing to refer a case to a different practice area or another State, or looking for and attorney to present for your law firm, company, networking group, or appear on your podcast, My Lawyer List is an easy solution.

What makes the My Lawyer List service different?

For our My Lawyer List services, Alexis Brown Law acts as your attorney-to-attorney liaison helping connect you with knowledgeable, reputable, lawyers practicing in the location and type of law that you need.

Popular lawyer directories online don’t have attorney and non-attorney staff members that personally interact with you about your legal matter, researching and speaking with attorneys practicing in the location and area of law you need in order to connect you with a qualified lawyer.

Those other sites certainly don’t offer any help as you gather documentation related to your legal matter, conducting public records research related to your legal matter when appropriate, researching and vetting attorneys on your behalf, or making appointments with attorneys for you either.

Finally, unlike any of the known legal directories online, the My Lawyer List service is also offered to anyone looking to find attorneys to act as expert witnesses, mediators, and arbitrators, local counsel, appearance counsel, or for presentations, continuing legal education, podcasts, and other speaking engagements. Alexis Brown Law's My Lawyer List service is Taking the Guesswork Out of Finding Good Lawyers for anyone who needs one, no matter their reason.

How much does the My Lawyer List referral service cost?

The My Lawyer List service is offered by Alexis Brown Law without any payment directly from you. Since Alexis Brown Law is a law firm, our attorney can ethically accept shared or referral fee arrangements and customary referral fees from fellow lawyers (but only in certain States, and for certain types of legal matters).

There is no secrecy whatsoever about these arrangements when they exist. Alexis Brown Law discloses these agreements as soon as reasonably possible, and ask that you sign a simple agreement giving you the specific details about the fee arrangement, and authorizing your lawyer to pay Alexis Brown Law the agreed upon fee at the appropriate time.

As an ethical matter, these types of lawyer-to-lawyer fee sharing or referral agreements cannot increase the overall fee due by clients to their attorneys. So you can rest assured that the My Lawyer List service is being offered by Alexis Brown Law at no extra expense to you (you will still have to pay your lawyer based on your agreement with them, of course).

When Alexis Brown Law cannot or does accept a shared or referral fee for a type of case (e.g., bankruptcy cases, pro bono), Alexis Brown Law does not gather your documents or make appointments for you, but will still try to provide you with a short list of attorneys and/or legal aid organizations to contact about your matter.

How does the My Lawyer List service work?

• After you Call (702) 848-8806 or Contact Us, we will send you an Intake Agreement.

• After you submit an Intake Agreement to Alexis Brown Law, we will review it for conflicts of interest, and if none are detected, start researching lawyers for you right away.

• As we are researching lawyers for you, we are looking at their knowledge, experience, ethical compliance, and reputation in the community.

• Depending on where the attorney is located and your type of case, Alexis Brown Law will:

  • (a) send you a list of attorneys we found through our research and conclude our My Lawyer List services (some My Lawyer List matters); or

  • (b) reach out to attorneys on your behalf, ask them to confirm they have no conflicts of interest, talk to them about your matter, and find out if they have any interest in helping you (most My Lawyer List matters); or

  • (c) send you an email information that we are unable to assist you further (fewest My Lawyer List matters).

• Alexis Brown Law's staff are trained to gather the information and documentation that a lawyer would want from you to decide whether they can help you (or not) and get a head start on your matter.

• Alexis Brown Law also aims to ask about the attorney's pricing for you, so you know up front what the fee arrangement will look like.

• Alexis Brown Law will also help you coordinate a meeting with the attorney of your choice, and confidentially transmit an electronic file to that lawyer so can have everything they need once you retain them.

• It will be up to you to keep your scheduled meeting with the lawyer, sign the lawyer's retainer agreement, cooperate with the lawyer, and pay any up front/ongoing fees and costs required for your matter.

• Once you have hired a lawyer, Alexis Brown Law will update our records, and may ask you to sign an agreement acknowledging that Alexis Brown Law can receive a shared or referral fee payment from your lawyer in connection with your matter (only in certain States, and only for certain matters)..

What Do I Need to Do?

• Call (702) 848-8806 or Contact Us

• Complete Alexis Brown Law's Intake Agreement.

• Wait for a response from Alexis Brown Law by email, phone, or text.

• Be truthful and cooperative at all times with Alexis Brown Law, and any attorney we may refer you to.

• Stay in contact with Alexis Brown Law as we call or email asking for information and documentation, and start looking for lawyers for you.

• Keep meetings scheduled with Alexis Brown Law or any other attorney we may refer you to.

• Confirm with Alexis Brown Law which lawyer you have chosen to hire, and sign their retainer agreement.

• Sign a shared or referral fee agreement if requested of you by Alexis Brown Law or the attorney you hire (for certain States, and only for certain matters).

• Remain in contact with your attorney as they provide you legal services, and keep up with any payment obligations owed to the attorney.

How long does it take to find a lawyer using the My Lawyer List attorney referral service?

It can take days, weeks, or longer to gather documents, locate and speak with one or more qualified lawyers on your behalf, and coordinate appointments for you with them.

The time it takes depends in part on the nature of your matter, how long you take to provide documentation requested of you, and the responses received from lawyers contacted about your matter.

Alexis Brown Law promises to continue improving turnaround times by growing our network of lawyers, and whenever possible, hiring additional staff to support requests for the My Lawyer List service as they come in.

I still have to pay for a lawyer?

Yes. When attorneys offer pro bono (free) legal services to clients, they usually only do so by volunteering their time to legal matters processed through a local legal aid organization helping individuals who are near/below the poverty line or of a certain age. Unless you qualify for pro bono legal aid by one of those organizations or visit one of their free attorney advice events, attorney's services must be paid for.

I can't wait! I need help now!

Alexis Brown Law can't guarantee any specific turnaround time to triage and place any given matter. You should continue looking for an attorney even if you complete our intake agreement. For urgent legal matters, contact the appropriate State Bar organization near you to ask for a referral to an attorney or legal aid organization.

What will the My Lawyer List lawyer charge?

It depends on what you need the lawyer for. Attorneys usually charge for their services on a flat fee basis, an hourly basis, or a contingency fee basis. Attorneys also typically require reimbursement of costs or expenses (photocopies, postage, delivery service, court fees, etc.) advanced on your behalf for your matter.

Contingency fees (where the attorney's fees and costs are paid at the end of a case from a settlement), are typically only agreed to by attorneys when there is an insurance policy to seek recovery from or the responsible party has significant assets and money to satisfy a claim or judgment against them.

Some lawyers offer discounted rates for veterans, seniors, and those that can demonstrate a legitimate need. Some lawyers will offer a discounted rate because you ask.

Pro bono legal services are available from public defenders, attorney's general, and legal aid organizations. Each of them handles their own types of matters, and have their own requirements to qualify for legal services through their offices.

How do I know the lawyer(s) I'm referred to are any good?

Alexis Brown Law researches the backgrounds of attorneys for you to confirm that they:

• Have been licensed to practice law in the correct State for more than 5 years;

• Have not been disciplined by the State Bar;

• Are compliant with their State’s malpractice insurance requirements; and

• Have a positive reputation for both the work they do with clients, and in service to the community.

Our attorney Alexis L. Brown also personally communicates with each lawyer to gauge their professionalism, qualifications, and interest in handling matters like yours.

Since Alexis Brown Law is vetting lawyers for you, we hope you can rest assured that you are being connected with good lawyers that might actually be able to help.

What's the catch?

There is none, really. My Lawyer List is a service offered by Alexis Brown Law, a Nevada law firm, which allows it to ethically accept a shared or referral fee from certain lawyers, in certain States, for certain matters, Ethically, the overall fee for legal work a client requires may not be increased because of any arrangement like that. You will be asked to sign shared or referral fee agreement when appropriate. If you have questions about any shared or referral or split fee that may be received by Alexis Brown Law, please Contact Us.

Why can't I just hire Alexis Brown Law for this matter?

Alexis L. Brown is licensed to practice law in Nevada (Bar No. 12338), and directly services Nevada clients with landlord tenant matters (residential and commercial tenants, small landlords with 1-50 rental units). She also presents educational seminars on landlord-tenant and other real estate issues.

No attorney-client relationship or obligation to provide direct legal advice, opinions, or services may be implied by your submission of any Contact Form to Alexis Brown Law.

Submission of an Intake Agreement to Alexis Brown Law is treated as privileged and confidential, but direct legal advice, opinions, and services may are only able to be provided by the lawyer ultimately retained for that purpose.

For direct legal advice, opinions, and services in Nevada, Alexis Brown Law requires a written retainer agreement detailing the scope of direct legal services provided, and up front payment of fees and costs.

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I hired an attorney you recommended, but I didn't win!

Alexis Brown Law doesn’t offer any opinions about the probability of your success or failure of any legal matter absent an attorney-client retainer agreement with our office. Neither Alexis Brown Law nor any other attorney can guarantee you any success or other result in any legal matter. Legal matters are “won” and “lost” for countless reasons because the facts of your legal matter, the law, and each of the other parties, lawyers, and fact finders involved are as unique and nuanced as you are. Even though Alexis Brown Law is examining the qualifications of the attorneys we recommend to you, hiring a lawyer to help you does not guarantee you success or any other result.

I don't like my lawyer!

Alexis Brown Law welcomes your feedback about any attorney we have recommended to you. Your are free to hire and fire an attorney at your will for any matter. Be aware, however, that if you owe an attorney money when you fire them, you would remain obligated to make payment to them for the services they rendered according to the retainer agreement you signed with them.

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