Tenant Rights & Help

Facing a Housing Problem?

You have rights as a tenant. Here are common housing problems and resources:

Eviction Notice

If your landlord has given you an eviction notice, you have legal rights and time to respond.

  • Nevada law requires proper notice (5 days for non-payment, 30 days for other violations)
  • You have the right to be in court with a lawyer
  • Many evictions can be stopped or delayed

Do not ignore an eviction notice. Act immediately.

Contact legal aid →

Rent Increase

Landlords can raise rent, but there are limits and proper procedures.

  • 30-day written notice required for increases
  • Some increases may be illegal if done as retaliation
  • Collective action: organize with neighbors if many are facing increases
Learn about collective action →

Maintenance Problems

Landlords must maintain habitable living conditions.

  • Broken heating, water damage, pest infestations, broken windows are landlord responsibility
  • Give written notice (email, text, or letter) of the problem
  • If not fixed, you may have legal options
  • Do NOT make repairs yourself and deduct from rent without legal advice

Pro tip: Organize with other tenants having same issue. Collective pressure works.

Landlord Harassment

Landlords cannot threaten, harass, or discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

  • Retaliation for complaining about maintenance is illegal
  • Discrimination based on race, religion, disability, family status is illegal
  • Unauthorized entry into your unit is illegal
  • Document all instances (photos, videos, written records)

What to Do Right Now

  1. Document everything: Take photos, keep written records, save emails and texts
  2. Get legal help: Contact legal services (free for low-income)
  3. Know your rights: Read tenant rights documents (available below)
  4. Connect with neighbors: You're not alone. Others likely have the same problem
  5. Contact RSTU: We can help organize your building for collective action