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Facing challenges with your rental property and navigating Nevada’s landlord-tenant laws?

As a dedicated landlord-tenant lawyer in Las Vegas, Alexis Brown Law understands the experiences that commercial and residential tenants, and landlords all face. At Alexis Brown Law, we want to provide you with the legal support you need to resolve your landlord-tenant matters swiftly and effectively.

YOU NEED AN EXPERIENCED LAS VEGAS LANDLORD TENANT LAWYER

Whether you’re a landlord facing difficult tenants or a tenant dealing with an unfair eviction, navigating landlord-tenant laws in Nevada can be complex and stressful.

At Alexis Brown Law, we are focusing on landlord-tenant disputes to offer professional legal guidance and representation for residential and commercial tenants, and small to medium sized landlords (1-50 properties) across Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas. With years of experience in Nevada real estate law and litigation, attorney Alexis L. Brown, Esq., is dedicated to safeguarding your property and tenancy rights.

Alexis Brown Law provides legal services to and representation for Nevada landlords and tenants in a variety of key areas:

Compliance with Nevada Laws

Alexis Brown Law consults with landlords and tenants to ensure they are complying with their leases, and Nevada landlord-tenant laws in all respects for residential and commercial properties, to ensure that they achieve the outcome they desire for their rental property.

Lease Review & Drafting

Alexis Brown Law helps tenants and landlords review, negotiate, and draft residential leases that meet their needs while protecting their rights.

Evictions

Nevada has strict rules for both landlords and tenants regarding evictions. Alexis Brown Law guides landlords and tenants through the eviction process, ensuring due process, service of proper legal notices, fulfillment of all requirements of Nevada’s landlord tenant laws. Alexis Brown Law represents landlords and tenants at eviction hearings and provides unlawful detainer defense for tenants. At Alexis Brown Law, we are well-versed in Nevada's legal process, ensuring that landlords comply with notice requirements and tenants are protected against illegal evictions.

Tenants in Nevada have the right to live in habitable conditions, and landlords must maintain properties to specific standards. Alexis Brown Law can help tenants report unsafe conditions and secure necessary repairs from their landlords or assist landlords in addressing unfounded claims by their tenants and holding their tenants accountable.

Maintenance, Repair & Habitability Issues

Disputes Over Rent, Rental Agreements, and Property Damage

Alexis Brown Law represents clients in disputes over security deposits, unpaid rent, and property damage. Whether you are a landlord with a tenant who has not paid or damaged a property, or a tenant dealing with a landlord who isn’t honoring their end of the agreement, we can help you seek a fair and efficient resolution or pursue a judgment in your favor.

Security Deposit Disputes

Nevada law sets forth specific rules for how security deposits must be handled. If you’re a tenant whose deposit was unfairly withheld or a landlord accounting for a security deposit to a tenant or facing claims of improper deductions, we’re here to protect your financial interests.

Tenant Injuries

Alexis Brown Law represents tenants that have sustained personal injuries or property damage as a result of their landlord’s, or another tenant’s, negligence or intentional conduct.

Discrimination in Housing and Retaliatory Evictions

If you believe you're being discriminated against based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), familial status, or disability, or believe you are being evicted as retaliation for reporting unsafe conditions or asserting your tenant rights, we can offer aggressive legal representation for your your matter.

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WHY CHOOSE ALEXIS BROWN LAW FOR YOUR LANDLORD-TENANT ISSUES IN LAS VEGAS?

At Alexis Brown Law, we understand the unique challenges that both landlords and tenants face. That's why we work closely with you to develop personalized solutions that meet your needs, whether you’re trying to protect your property investment or ensure your rights as a tenant are upheld.

Extensive Local Experience

Our attorney Alexis Brown has in-depth knowledge of Nevada landlord-tenant laws and the local rules and procedures in Nevada and especially the Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson courts.

Client-Focused Representation

Whether you're a landlord or tenant, Alexis Brown Law takes the time to understand your concerns and fight to achieve the best outcome for you.

Alexis L. Brown, Esq.

Alexis L. Brown, Esq. is a native to Las Vegas with deep roots in the local legal community. Between growing up with a mother and father that both retired from the North Las Vegas Police Department and Ms. Brown’s experience as a teenage Peer Counselor in local youth court, Trial By Peers, Ms. Brown’s respect for and interest in the law developed at a very young age. While pursuing her undergraduate and law school educations, Ms. Brown also spent 12 years working in various positions at both small and large law firms in Las Vegas., from legal secretary to law clerk.

Knowledgeable

After receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2006, Ms. Brown graduated in the top third of her class at the William S. Boyd School of Law in 2011 and was admitted to practice before all Courts in the State of Nevada that same year. Ms. Brown spent the next two years as an Associate attorney at Fennemore Craig practicing in complex civil litigation and bankruptcy matters before fulfilling a life-long dream of opening her own law practice in 2013.

Experienced

Under the mentorship of some of the brightest Las Vegas legal minds of their time, including Nevada Bankruptcy Court Judge Laurel E. Davis and Clark County District Court Judge Kenneth C. Cory, Ms. Brown honed her advocacy, argument, legal research and writing skills. Helping lawyers and clients alike, Ms. Brown spent more than a decade assisting clients with countless cases of varying complexity, and touching upon a wide variety of subject matters and legal issues, including appellate work, in State and Federal Courts in Nevada. Fueled by her unwavering desire to help everyone find the lawyer they need, Ms. Brown now provides landlord/tenant consultations and concierge help finding a lawyer, no matter the reason you may need one.

Articles & Accomplishments

Board Member, Clark County Law Foundation (2016-2023)
Liberty Bell Award Recipient (2022)
Board Member, Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys (2019-2021)
Volunteer, Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys (2018-2019)
My Vegas Magazine Top 100 (2018)
A Passion for Pro Bono Born in the Las Vegas Desert, Communique (March 2018)
Trial By Peers Community Safety Forum, The Mob Museum (June 18, 2017)
Youth Court Gives Troubled Teens a "Second Chance" While Holding Them Accountable for Their Actions, Communique (February 2016)
Volunteer, Clark County Law Foundation’s Trial by Peers Program (now known as Youth Restorative Program) (2011-2016)
Lawyer cut her legal teeth as teen in county's unique Trial By Peers Program, Las Vegas Sun (May 26, 2012)
Member, United States District Court, Distrt of Nevada (2011)
Member, Nevada Bar (2011)

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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.