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Eviction Process
Below is an outline of the three most common eviction processes. Fortunately, here in Nevada the eviction process is relatively quick and inexpensive when compared to the rest of the country.
7 DAY PAY OR QUIT - This is probably the most common reason for an eviction to be exercised... the tenant has not paid the rent. The seven (7) days refers to business days and consequently does not include any day the courts are not open, including weekends, holidays, or just days they are not normally open. During the Notice process the tenant has the opportunity to pay his balance in full. If they do, the notice is terminated and the tenancy continues.
Assuming that the tenant does not pay and does not respond to the notice, at the end of the Notice period we file the appropriate papers with the courts for an Eviction. This process can take several days depending on which court has jurisdiction and their work load. After due process the courts will issue an order to the Constable's Office to complete the eviction and effect a lock-out.
30 DAY NO FAULT - This is used when you the owner just wants the tenant gone and to have the property back. There is no underlying reason other than the owner just wants the property back. This time frame is thirty (30) calendar days, not business days.
Assuming the tenant doe not respond to the notice, but continues to reside in the property, then the next step is to file a 5 Day Unlawful Detainer. This is five (5) business days. At the end of this period you would then file for a Summary Eviction. The entire process usually takes about 45 days.
3 DAY NUSIANCE - This is used when there is a lease violation of some type. It may be that the tenant has unauthorized pets, or running a business out of a residence, or conducting some type of illegal activity. In any event, they have broken a material portion of their lease agreement. This is three (3) calander days.
Assuming the tenant doe not respond to the notice, but continues to reside in the property, then the next step is to file a 5 Day Unlawful Detainer. This is five (5) business days. At the end of this period you would then file for a Summary Eviction. The entire process usually takes about 20 days.