Posts by Milan Chatterjee
Understanding the Nevada Eviction Process: A Guide for Las Vegas Landlords
Nevada’s Eviction Process Runs in the Opposite Order From Most States The Nevada eviction process for most residential tenancies is summary eviction under NRS 40.253 and 40.254, and it has a feature that catches out landlords who have evicted anywhere else. The tenant files with the court first. The landlord does not start a case and wait…
Read MoreNevada Employment Law: Wage and Hour Rules in Las Vegas
Nevada Wage Law Is Stricter Than Federal Law, and the Difference Is Daily Nevada wage and hour rules live mostly in NRS Chapter 608, and on several points they go further than federal law. The state minimum wage is $12.00 per hour with no tip credit. Overtime can be triggered by a single long day rather…
Read MoreNavigating HOA Disputes in Las Vegas
Most Nevada HOA Lawsuits Fail Before Anyone Argues the Merits HOA disputes in Las Vegas run through a gate that catches most homeowners on their first attempt. Under NRS 38.310, a civil action about the interpretation, application or enforcement of CC&Rs, bylaws or rules, or about the procedures for imposing or changing assessments, cannot be commenced…
Read MoreYour Rights When Facing Criminal Charges in Las Vegas
The First 72 Hours Matter More Than Most People Realise If you are facing criminal charges in Las Vegas, two clocks start running from the moment of arrest. One runs to your initial appearance before a judge, which must happen within 72 hours excluding weekends and holidays. The other is the interview clock, and it starts…
Read MoreNevada Real Estate Transactions: Seller Disclosure, Title and Closing
The Disclosure Form Causes More Litigation Than the Contract Does Nevada seller disclosure requirements live in NRS Chapter 113. Get them wrong and the exposure is treble the cost of repair, plus court costs and the buyer’s attorney’s fees. Buyers and sellers negotiate hard over price, contingencies and closing dates. Those get lawyered. The disclosure form…
Read MoreNevada Landlord-Tenant Law: Essential Rights and Responsibilities Every Property Owner Should Know
Most Nevada Landlord Liability Comes From Four Provisions, Not From the Whole Chapter Nevada landlord-tenant law is set out in NRS Chapter 118A, the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, which governs every residential rental agreement in the state. The chapter is long, but the provisions that actually generate claims against Nevada property owners are a…
Read MoreHow to Conduct a Defensible Workplace Investigation in Nevada
A Defensible Workplace Investigation Is Judged on Process, Not on Who Was Right A workplace investigation in Nevada is defensible when the employer can show, from contemporaneous records, that it responded promptly, investigated impartially, interviewed the people who mattered, reached a conclusion supported by what it found, and acted on it. Whether the investigator reached…
Read MoreWhat Should a Nevada Employer Do After Receiving a NERC Charge of Discrimination?
A NERC Charge of Discrimination Is the Start of an Investigation, Not a Lawsuit Receiving a NERC charge of discrimination means a current or former employee has filed a formal complaint with the Nevada Equal Rights Commission, and that the Commission has accepted it for investigation. It is not a lawsuit, not a finding, and not a…
Read MoreHow Long Do You Have to File a Medical Malpractice Claim in Nevada?
Nevada’s Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations: The Deadlines That Actually Apply The medical malpractice statute of limitations in Nevada is set by NRS 41A.097, and the deadline that applies depends on the date the injury occurred. For injuries on or after October 1, 2023, an action for professional negligence cannot be commenced more than three years after the date…
Read MoreUnpaid HOA Fines in Nevada: What Happens If You Don’t Pay?
Unpaid HOA Fines in Nevada: What Actually Happens After the Notice Arrives Unpaid HOA fines in Nevada do not expire on their own. Under Nevada’s common-interest community statutes, an association can add a further penalty for every seven-day period a violation stays uncured, suspend voting rights and common-element privileges, add charges once the balance is past due,…
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