I. IntroductionThis section is furnished as a public service by Washoe Legal Services (WLS). WLS is a private, nonprofit corporation providing free legal assistance to low income residents of Washoe County in certain civil law matters. WLS is a United Way agency.
The section addresses some common landlord/tenant questions arising in Washoe County, Nevada. It is not meant to be a comprehensive discussion of all landlord tenant law. It starts with security deposits, which are frequently required when the tenant moves in. A landlord's obligations regarding repairs, essential services and rent increases come next. How a tenancy can be ended through service of notice and termination of rental agreements follow. Unlawful acts by landlords such as lockouts, illegal entry and retaliation are then covered. The section concludes with a tenant's rights regarding personal property left behind after the tenant leaves the property.
If you wish to file or defend an action in court, you may contact WLS at 329-2727 to obtain self-help court forms. Most landlord tenant matters are resolved in Justice Courts with jurisdiction over where the rental property is located. In Washoe County the justice courts are:
Gerlach Justice Court (775) 557-2434 Incline Village Justice Court (775) 832-4100 Reno Justice Court (775) 325-6501 Sparks Justice Court (775) 352-3003 Verdi Justice Court (775) 345-0173 Disclaimer
Unless otherwise stated, the laws outlined herein are applicable only to tenants in private housing with landlords who own five or more dwelling units or who do not personally manage their units. For example, these laws cover a landlord who owns one unit, who contracts with a real estate or property management company to deal with tenants. The site does not apply to tenants who reside in conventional public housing or the other types of government-subsidized housing. For information regarding your rights as a tenant in publicly subsidized housing in Washoe County, contact Nevada Legal Services at 883-0404. If you are unsure as to the applicability of the law, you should contact a legal services agency or an attorney of your choice.Note: Laws are subject to change. Information contained herein is based on laws in effect at date of publication, January 2000.
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