Long-term rentals are often the best arrangement possible for residential landlords in Nevada. Every month that a unit sits vacant is a month that they don’t receive income. Additionally, they have to perform cleaning tasks and repairs between tenants.
The longer that tenants stay in a unit, the fewer secondary expenses landlords typically need to absorb. Landlords with current tenants are often willing to overlook certain issues just to avoid the stress of transitioning between tenants. Occasionally, they may have no choice but to act assertively. Tenants may have violated their lease, ceased paying rent or seriously damaged the rental unit.
What does the eviction process typically entail?
Eviction begins with notice
Landlords cannot simply remove tenants from a residential property. Doing so could cause intense financial hardship and homelessness. Landlords must provide written notice about the intended eviction and give the tenants an opportunity to remedy the situation, if appropriate. The amount of advance notice required depends on the type of lease and the reason behind the eviction. If the tenants fail to respond within the mandatory time frame, then the eviction moves forward in the courts.
The courts review the eviction request
Landlords who have provided proper notice and documented the circumstances that justify the eviction can then request a hearing and civil court. Judges can review the lease and the documentation provided by the landlord to determine if eviction is appropriate and necessary. If the judge rules in favor of the landlord, the landlord can then begin making arrangements to remove the tenant if they do not voluntarily leave.
Physical removal can be complex
Typically, law enforcement support is necessary when physically removing tenants from a property. If tenants do not leave of their own volition, landlords can arrange to forcibly remove them from the property.After the courts grant an Eviction Order, the courts can also provide a form to help ensure the removal of the tenant. This process involves a lockout and may require a locksmith to change the locks on the unit. The landlord has an obligation to safeguard the tenant’s personal property for 30 days, although they can move it to another location.
Managing the eviction process can be complicated, especially for landlords with other jobs or additional properties to manage. Landlords typically benefit from consulting about an upcoming eviction and partnering with someone familiar with the law to improve their chances of success.
