Apartment window at dusk, keys on the sill

Reno, NV · Repairs

Reno repairs

Put the repair in writing and keep dated photos. In Reno, Reno 311 and 311 are the local conditions doors. An inspector’s dated notice is often worth more later than unanswered texts. Whether you may withhold rent is a Nevada question in Nevada Residential Landlord and Tenant Act — ask legal aid before you skip a payment.

You do not have to solve the whole case tonight. Take the next right step.

Do this today

  • Write the problem. Date it. Keep photos.
  • Open a request with Reno 311 or dial 311.
  • Do not skip rent until legal aid has read the process for your state.

Who inspects a Reno rental?

Reno 311 is the local conditions door, and 311 is often how you open a request. An inspector’s dated notice is a different kind of paper than a text to the manager. Nevada state law is the book. Reno 311/code is the conditions door — not Las Vegas.

Can I stop paying rent to force the repair?

Sometimes Nevada law provides a repair-and-deduct or rent-withholding process, and sometimes skipping rent is grounds for eviction. That line is in Nevada Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Ask legal aid before you change what you pay.

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.

The Reno layer

Nevada state law is the book. Reno 311/code is the conditions door — not Las Vegas.

Nevada Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 118A.010 to 118A.530) is the Nevada floor. We name it. We do not paraphrase a day-count or a dollar cap out of it.

Reno questions

My landlord in Reno will not make repairs — what can I do?

Put it in writing. Keep photos. File with Reno 311 or dial 311. Do not skip rent until legal aid has read Nevada Residential Landlord and Tenant Act with you.

Is 311 enough?

311 opens a City request. It is not a court case and it is not legal aid. Keep the request number. If the unit is dangerous tonight, 911 or the utility first.

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. 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