Landlord Legal Fees Nevada
Summary
In Nevada, landlords cannot charge legal fees without a court order or specific lease provision. To contest, review your lease, document communications, and file a complaint with the Nevada Real Estate Division. Consider small claims court for resolution.Full Conversation
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It seems like you're asking about a situation in Nevada, but I noticed that you're currently located in California. Could you please confirm which state the rental property is in? This will help me provide the most accurate information.
Nevada
To contest these charges in Nevada, you can follow these steps:
- Review your lease agreement for any clauses about legal fees.
- Document all communications with your landlord.
- File a complaint with the Nevada Real Estate Division.
- Consider taking the matter to small claims court for resolution.
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Is it a crime for the landlord to charge those legal fees without them being awarded
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In Nevada, it's not necessarily a crime for a landlord to charge legal fees without them being awarded by a judge, but it may be considered a violation of tenant rights if not specified in the lease agreement. You can contest these charges as mentioned before.
Would you like more information on how to proceed or have any other questions?
Yes how do I proceed
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To proceed with contesting the legal fees charged by your landlord in Nevada:
*. Review Lease Agreement: Ensure there are no clauses allowing the landlord to charge legal fees.
*. Document Communications: Keep records of all interactions with the landlord regarding these charges.
*. File a Complaint: Submit a complaint to the Nevada Real Estate Division.
*. Small Claims Court: Consider taking the matter to small claims court for resolution.
Would you like more details on any of these steps?
Not right now thank you
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It seems like you have a solid understanding of the steps to contest the legal fees charged by your landlord. If you have any further questions or need more assistance in the future, feel free to reach out. Remember to keep thorough documentation of all your communications with your landlord. Good luck!