NEWS: The US Supreme Court struck down the federal eviciton moratorium, but Nevada state law continues to protect vulnerable tenants from eviction. LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — In Washington, the Supreme Court struck down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s nationwide moratorium on evictions.
Is Las Vegas doing evictions?
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reports 800 eviction notices delivered and 395 lockouts in September of 2020, which was during the eviction moratorium. For September 2021, with no moratorium in place, those numbers jumped to 1,168 for eviction notices and 1,482 for the number of lockouts that took place.
Will the eviction moratorium be extended in Nevada?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday it would extend its eviction moratorium until Oct. 3 for tenants who have been unable to pay their rent. The protection only applies to counties with substantial or high rates of COVID-19 community transmission.
How do I delay an eviction in Nevada?
Talk to Your Landlord You may be able to come to an agreement without going to court. An eviction will cost both of you money (as well as time), and your landlord may be willing to stop the eviction if you agree to certain terms, such as paying rent you owe or stopping behavior that violates the lease.
Is the eviction ban lifted in Nevada?
Despite federal eviction ban lifting, Nevada housing advocates say not to panic. The law, passed during the 2021 legislative session, aims to ensure that landlords do not evict individuals because of backlogs in rental aid disbursement.
What is the eviction process in Nevada?
Nevada Revised Statutes require a seven-day notice to the tenant, instructing the tenant to either pay the rent or “quit” (leave) the rental property. To evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent, the landlord must “serve” (deliver) a Seven-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit to the tenant.
