**Introduction**: Eviction laws in Nevada require landlords to follow a specific legal process. This article outlines each step to evict a tenant in Las Vegas and ensures compliance with Nevada's landlord–tenant statute.
**Step 1: Serve the proper notice**:
- For non‑payment of rent or lease violations, a landlord must serve a **5-day notice** to pay or quit or a **5-day notice** to comply or quit.
- For periodic tenancies like week‑to‑week, landlords can serve a **7-day no‑cause termination** notice.
- For month‑to‑month or longer tenancies, a **30-day no‑cause termination** notice is required.
- The notice must be served in writing and must clearly state the reason for eviction and the time the tenant has to comply. Without proper notice, a court will dismiss an eviction case.
**Step 2: File a complaint and obtain a hearing date**:
If the tenant doesn’t comply by the deadline in the notice, the landlord files an “unlawful detainer” complaint in the appropriate Las Vegas justice court. The court will issue a summons and schedule a **show‑cause hearing** where the tenant must explain why they should not be evicted. The landlord must serve the complaint and summons on the tenant.
**Step 3: Attend the eviction hearing**:
At the hearing, both sides can present evidence and testimony. If the tenant fails to appear or loses the case, the court will issue an order for eviction. Landlords who present well‑organized records and have followed notice requirements usually prevail.
**Step 4: Arrange the lock‑out**:
After winning the case, the landlord must take the court order to the local constable or sheriff, who will post a 24‑hour notice to vacate and carry out the physical lock‑out if the tenant remains. Only a constable or sheriff can remove tenants; landlords may not do so themselves.
**Conclusion**:
Following Nevada’s eviction process ensures your case isn’t dismissed. Serving the correct notice, filing promptly, and using the constable for lock‑out protect you from liability and speed up the timeline. If in doubt, consult a Las Vegas eviction lawyer to avoid pitfalls.
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