Organizing Toolkit

Templates, checklists, and resources to support your building-level organizing campaigns.

Organizing Tools & Templates

Campaign Demand Template

Campaign Tools

Template for drafting clear, achievable demands with your building committee. Includes examples for repairs, rent freezes, and habitability issues.

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Habitability Checklist

Documentation

Comprehensive checklist of Nevada habitability standards to document violations in your building.

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Building Committee Meeting Agenda Template

Committee Tools

Ready-to-use agenda for organizing meetings, including ice-breakers, issue identification, and action planning.

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Repair Request Documentation Form

Documentation

Template for documenting maintenance issues with dates, photos, and landlord responses to build a case for action.

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Tenant Coalition Letter Template

Campaign Tools

Template for writing a letter from multiple tenants requesting a meeting with landlord to discuss building conditions.

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Northern Nevada Legal Aid

Legal Services

Free legal assistance for low-income tenants facing eviction, illegal rent increases, and habitability issues. (775) 284-5005

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Clark County Civil Self-Help Law Center

Legal Services

Court resources and self-help forms for tenants navigating Nevada courts without an attorney.

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Nevada Tenant Rights Overview

Legal Reference

Summary of key tenant rights under Nevada law including habitability, eviction procedures, and retaliation protections.

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Lease Review Checklist

Legal Reference

Guide to reviewing your lease for illegal or unfavorable terms, with explanation of what Nevada law requires.

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Rent Increase Response Template

Campaign Tools

Template letter responding to illegal or excessive rent increases, citing Nevada law and demanding reconsideration.

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How to Use These Tools

1. Identify the Issue

Use the Habitability Checklist and Lease Review Checklist to identify what's wrong and whether it violates Nevada law.

2. Document Everything

Use the Repair Request Documentation Form to create a detailed record with photos, dates, and landlord responses.

3. Build Your Campaign

Use meeting templates and the Campaign Demand Template to organize your neighbors and form clear, achievable demands.

4. Get Legal Support

Contact Northern Nevada Legal Aid or the Self-Help Law Center for free legal assistance. Use our links to connect directly.