Each Reno guide answers one question — eviction, deposit, repairs, rent, entry, habitability — with the local office and the Nevada chapter. We do not invent a local deadline.
Nevada statutes, Washoe justice court
Statewide book, local inspectors. A Clark County process is not a Washoe process.
What if I got a notice in Reno?
Read it for a court name, a case number, or an appearance date. A landlord notice is usually a step. Court papers mean a case has been filed in Washoe County justice court. Date it, photograph every page, and call legal aid the same day if a court is named. Do not guess the deadline from a national chart.
What if the unit is not livable?
Write the problem, date it, and keep photos. Open a request with Reno 311 or dial 311. An inspector’s dated notice is often worth more later than unanswered texts. Rent withholding and repair-and-deduct are Nevada questions — ask legal aid before you skip a payment.
What if the deposit did not come back?
The clock, the cap, and the itemization rules live mainly in Nevada law. Nevada state law is the book. Reno 311/code is the conditions door — not Las Vegas. Gather the lease, move-out photos, the forwarding address you gave, and any deduction list, then open the Nevada deposit page.
What if the rent went up?
A lease still in term is not the same as month-to-month. Whether Reno adds a local cap or just-cause rule is a coverage question — Nevada state law is the book. Reno 311/code is the conditions door — not Las Vegas. Keep the letter. Confirm the Nevada chapter and the City office before you treat a percentage you saw online as the law.
What if they keep coming in without notice?
Entry rules in Reno start with Nevada law and the lease. Emergencies, repairs, and showings are not always the same notice. Write the date and time. Reno 311 may take a complaint. This desk does not invent an hour-count.
What if heat, water, or the structure fails?
That is a habitability problem. Photograph it, write the date, and open a request with Reno 311 or 311. If it is dangerous tonight — a gas leak, no heat in winter, a collapsed ceiling — treat it as an emergency. Do not skip rent on a rumor.
Is Reno the same as the rest of Nevada for renters?
Nevada state law is the book. Reno 311/code is the conditions door — not Las Vegas. Washoe County justice court hears possession cases. Dial 311 for City services. Do not import another city’s ordinance.
Who do I call in Reno if the unit is not livable?
Reno 311 and 311 are the local conditions doors. Put the repair in writing and keep photos. Nevada state law is the book. Reno 311/code is the conditions door — not Las Vegas. Do not skip rent on a rumor.
Official Reno offices
Nevada state law is the book. Reno 311/code is the conditions door — not Las Vegas. The Nevada chapter is Nevada Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 118A.010 to 118A.530). We name it. We do not paraphrase a number out of it.
Reno renter questions
Can my landlord in Reno evict me without going to court?
No. Changing locks, shutting off utilities, or dumping belongings is not how possession is completed. Washoe County justice court is where those cases are heard. If the paper names a court, a case number, or an appearance date, call legal aid the same day. Nevada state law is the book. Reno 311/code is the conditions door — not Las Vegas.
How do I get my security deposit back in Reno?
Deposit caps, itemization, and return deadlines are usually Nevada questions — sometimes with a city overlay. Photograph the unit, return keys the way the lease requires, and keep a forwarding address. Confirm the chapter on the Nevada page. This desk does not reprint a dollar cap or a day-count.
Who inspects repairs in Reno?
Reno 311 is the local conditions door, and 311 is often how you open a request. Put the repair in writing first and keep photos. Do not skip rent on a rumor — ask legal aid before you change what you pay. Nevada state law is the book. Reno 311/code is the conditions door — not Las Vegas.
Does Reno have local rent rules on top of Nevada?
Nevada state law is the book. Reno 311/code is the conditions door — not Las Vegas.
Is Reno the same as the rest of Nevada for renters?
Nevada state law is the book. Reno 311/code is the conditions door — not Las Vegas. Washoe County justice court hears possession cases. Dial 311 for City services. Do not import another city’s ordinance.
Who do I call in Reno if the unit is not livable?
Reno 311 and 311 are the local conditions doors. Put the repair in writing and keep photos. Nevada state law is the book. Reno 311/code is the conditions door — not Las Vegas. Do not skip rent on a rumor.
What number should I call in Reno?
Danger: 911. Mental-health crisis: 988. Local City services: 311. Court papers: LawHelp.org the same day. Reno 311 does not replace legal aid when a case is filed.
National answers on this desk
Last reviewed 8 September 2026. Legal information, not legal advice. Not a law firm. hello@renterprotection.org