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This article discusses the process for evicting a mobile home owner from a mobile home park based on failure to pay rent, utilities or other incidental service charges specified by the rental agreement. The procedure is governed by California’s Mobilehome Residency Law (MRL), which applies only to the mobile homeowner’s rental of a specific site on which the…
Most Nevada landlords require a security deposit when renting their property to a prospective tenant. The security deposit is designed to protect the landlord from financial losses caused by the tenant arising from a variety of situations, including nonpayment of rent and damage to the premises. It is important for landlords to understand Nevada’s security…
Many Nevada tenants decide to fight an eviction by asserting a laundry list of defenses, regardless of whether any supporting facts exist. Such defenses commonly involve mistakes the landlord is claimed to have made during the eviction process, ranging from alleged defects in the initial notice to assertions that the landlord is acting with retaliatory…
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…
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…
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…
The State of Nevada has enacted specific laws dealing with squatters living on property without the owner’s permission. The process is streamlined, allowing the owner to avoid the time and expenses associated with the formal eviction process. Here is an overview of squatter law in Nevada. Who is a Squatter? A squatter is someone who…
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 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…
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…