Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
Free civil legal help for income qualifying people in southern Nevada, including landlord and tenant cases. 725 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas.
Official page: lacsn.org/what-we-do/direct-representation
No cost Legal and Tenant Help in Nevada: Evictions, Deposits and Fair Housing
How to answer an eviction notice in Nevada, get free legal aid in Las Vegas and Reno, get your deposit back, and report housing discrimination or unfair landlord practices.
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Hi friend. A notice on your door can feel scary, but it does not mean you have to leave today. Read it, act fast, and file your answer. Free legal help is here in Nevada.
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My landlord gave me a notice. What does it mean?
Nevada landlords must serve a notice before an eviction. For unpaid rent it is a Seven Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit, or four days if you rent by the week. A no cause notice is thirty days, or seven days for weekly renters. Read it closely, because it explains your options to stay.
Official page: hud.gov/states/Nevada
How do I answer an eviction in Las Vegas?
File a Tenant's Answer for every eviction notice. Las Vegas tenants can file online at lacsn.org/efile. Henderson and North Las Vegas tenants file at their city's justice court. The Civil Law Self Help Center at 200 Lewis Ave has free forms and information.
Official page: lacsn.org/images/Flyers/2025NevadaEvictionPreventionGuide.pdf
How do I answer an eviction in Reno?
At Reno Justice Court you file an Affidavit of Tenant that says why you contest the notice. The filing cost is $71. Forms are on the court's page, and you can call 775 328 2003 with questions.
Official page: washoecounty.gov/rjc/divisions/civil/services/evictions/evictions-howto-respond.php
When do I get my deposit back?
Your landlord has no later than 30 days after your tenancy ends to return your deposit, or give you a written list of what was kept and why, plus any money left. If a court finds the landlord kept it wrongly, they can be ordered to pay you up to twice the deposit.
Official page: lacsn.org/practice-areas/consumer-rights-project/tenant-rights/getting-your-security-deposit-back
What if a landlord treats me unfairly because of who I am?
You can file a housing discrimination complaint with the Nevada Equal Rights Commission within 1 year of the last harm. Call 702 486 7161 in Las Vegas or 775 823 6690 in Reno. You can also call HUD at 800 669 9777.
Official page: cms.detr.nv.gov/Content/Media/NERC/T_NERC_Overview.pdf
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Bunkly tip: take photos of your home on the day you move in and the day you move out. They are strong proof if you need to get your deposit back.
Who to call in Nevada
Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.
Northern Nevada Legal Aid (formerly Washoe Legal Services)
Housing, domestic violence, senior law and more. 401 Ryland St., Suite 100, Reno.
Official page: washoecourts.com/LawLibrary/FindLegalHelp
Nevada Legal Services
Help with housing, benefit denials, consumer issues and rural services. Reno office at 449 S. Virginia St.
Official page: washoecourts.com/LawLibrary/FindLegalHelp
Civil Law Self Help Center
Free information and forms, including a guided online Tenant's Answer. Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Ave, Las Vegas.
Official page: lacsn.org/images/Flyers/2025NevadaEvictionPreventionGuide.pdf
Nevada Equal Rights Commission
Take housing discrimination complaints. File within 1 year. Las Vegas office 702 486 7161, Reno office 775 823 6690.
Official page: cms.detr.nv.gov/Content/Media/NERC/T_NERC_Overview.pdf
Nevada Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Report deceptive or unfair practices online or by phone. Nevada hotline 702 486 3132.
Official page: ag.nv.gov/About/Consumer_Protection/Bureau_of_Consumer_Protection
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