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Nuisance, Waste and Unlawful Business

Nuisance, Waste and Unlawful Business Eviction

A Three-Day Notice To Quit For Nuisance, Waste, Assigning/Subletting, Unlawful Business, Or Drug Violation can be used as defined in NRS 40.140. An eviction for nuisance, waste, and abuse requires a minimum notice of 3 judicial days.

Landlords must also complete an Affidavit - Other Than Failure to Pay Rent or Quit form.

Nuisance, Waste, and Unlawful Business Eviction - 1st Notice Requirements

  • Three judicial days, excluding day of service, no matter how served.
  • Must be served by a licensed process server, the Washoe County Sheriff and/or an Attorney's agent with an Affidavit from the Attorney

Nuisance, Waste, and Unlawful Business - 2nd Notice Requirements (Unlawful Detainer)

  • Five judicial days if served in person, excluding day of service.
  • Must be served by a licensed process server, the Washoe County Sheriff and/or an Attorney's agent with an Affidavit from the Attorney

Nuisance, Waste, and Unlawful Business Eviction Forms

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