Duties of Landlords and Tenants under Nevada Law

Here is a summary of Nevada law addressing the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants arising from the landlord-tenant relationship. Landlord’s Obligations to Tenants A landlord’s legal duties to a tenant include the following: What is a “Habitable” Condition A habitable condition includes: Effective waterproofing and weather protection of roof and exterior walls, including…

Using a 3-Day Notice to Evict a Nevada Tenant Based on Illegal Activity

Nevada law requires a landlord to serve a three-day notice on the tenant when the reason for the eviction is illegal activity.  Here is an overview of the types of illegal activities that will support an eviction, the authorized methods of service of the notice, and the steps needed to complete an eviction after the…

30 Day Notice to Vacate Required in Non-Payment of Rent Cases Covered by the CARES Act

The federal CARES Act (enacted March 27, 2020) imposed a temporary moratorium on eviction filings for residential properties financed by federally backed mortgage loans or participating in federal affordable housing programs.  The CARES Act included a provision requiring landlords of covered properties to give tenants at least 30 days’ notice to vacate the premises in…

Evictions After Foreclosure in Nevada

Nevada has enacted laws dealing specifically with evictions after foreclosure.  The applicable statutory scheme depends on whether the eviction involves a former property owner or the previous property owner’s tenant.  Here is an overview of Nevada’s eviction procedure for both scenarios.  The Foreclosure Process The most common foreclosure process in Nevada is the trust deed…

Nevada’s Summary Procedure for Nonpayment of Rent Evictions

Nevada’s summary eviction process for non-payment of rent cases provides an expedited procedure for landlords seeking to regain possession of their property.  Here is an overview of that process. What is a Summary Eviction? Summary eviction is a streamlined eviction process which requiring the tenant to file an Affidavit in court to contest an eviction…

What You Need to Know About Rental Agreements in Arizona

An Arizona rental agreement is a legal contract between a landlord and a tenant. The lease must be carefully drafted since it will provide the framework for resolving any disputes arising from the landlord-tenant relationship.  Accordingly, landlords must make sure the agreement is legally binding, and protective of the landlord’s rights and interests in the…

What You Need to Know About Renting an Illegal Unit

Many landlords rent illegal units despite the potentially adverse consequences of entering into the arrangement.  Here is what you need to know if you have rented or are considering renting out an illegal unit to an actual or prospective tenant.  What is an Illegal Unit? An illegal unit can take many forms.  Illegal units can…

Service of Process Requirements in an Arizona Eviction Action

In Arizona, the landlord must give proper notice to successfully prosecute an eviction lawsuit against the tenant.  If the required rules and procedures are not followed, the case may be postponed or dismissed by a judge.  Service of the Initial Notice ARS 33-1313 addresses service of the initial notice to a tenant in an eviction…

Evictions After Foreclosure in Arizona

Buying property through foreclosure can be a lucrative endeavor, but obtaining possession can be challenging when an occupant refuses to leave.  The only lawful way to resolve this problem is by successfully prosecuting an eviction lawsuit against the occupant and then obtaining a writ of restitution directing the sheriff to forcibly remove the occupant from…