Washoe County Law Library

Foreclosure for Renters in Nevada

 On this webpage page you will find:

• Nevada laws related to mortgage foreclosure;
• Federal Laws that affect foreclosure on rental property;
• eviction following foreclosure information for renters from the Clark County (Las Vegas) Civil Law Self-help Center;
• how to find out of if a home in Washoe County is in foreclosure or default; and 
• other information regarding foreclosure.

Nevada Laws Related to Mortgage Foreclosure

• Disclosure of foreclosure proceedings on premises to prospective tenant; willful violation constitutes deceptive trade practice by landlord.  NRS 118A.275  http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-118A.html#NRS118ASec275


• Removal of person holding over after 3-day notice to quit; circumstances authorizing removal; exception and additional notice required for occupying tenants and subtenants of property sold as residential foreclosure.  NRS 40.255 http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-040.html#NRS040Sec255


• Notice of sale under execution; separate notice for residential foreclosure.  NRS 21.130  http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-021.html#NRS021Sec130


• Notice of default and sale in residential foreclosure; Requirements. NRS 107.087  http://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-107.html#NRS107Sec087

Federal Laws that Affect Foreclosure on Rental Property

PUBLIC LAW 111-22-MAY 20, 2009 123 STAT. 1633

PREVENTING MORTGAGE FORECLOSURES AND ENHANCING MORTGAGE CREDIT

within PL 111-22, Title VII and the sections listed below are know as

TITLE VII-PROTECTING TENANTS AT FORECLOSURE ACT

• Sec. 701. Short title.
• Sec. 702. Effect of foreclosure on preexisting tenancy.
• Sec. 703. Effect of foreclosure on section 8 tenancies.
• Sec. 704. Sunset.

Link provided below will take you to PL111-22, scroll down to Title VII
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_public_laws&docid=f:publ022.111.pdf

Information on Eviction Following Foreclosure from Clark County

Clark County (Las Vegas) Civil Law Self-help Center website 
http://www.clarkcountycourts.us/CivilSHC/landlord-tenant-evictions/eviction-foreclosure.html

How to Find Out of if a Home in Washoe County is in Foreclosure or Default

Use the Washoe County Recorder's Office documents database EagleWeb to find out if a home has a recorded Notice of Default or Notice of Sale.

Washoe County Recorder's Office EagleWeb database: http://icris.washoecounty.us/recorder/web/

Using EagleWeb

• A one time registration is required to use EagleWeb
• Once at the EagleWeb search page read the instructions on how to search for a specific document type (i.e. Notice of Default or Notice of Sale); these appear near the top of the page.
• Two ways to search for a Notice of Sale or Default:
  • "Grantor," this brings up documents recorded under that name
  • "Recording Date," this produces a list of all documents recorded within a specific time frame.
• A homeowner in foreclosure is a "Grantor".
• Use the format Last Name (space) First Name in the Grantor field box, e.g. Smith  Jane
• Notice of Default is when the owner is late on a payment.
• Notice of Sale is when a home has gone into foreclosure.
• Addresses are not required to be on a recorded Notice; an APN (Parcel Number) should appear on it.

This information was obtained by the Washoe County Law Library through the Washoe County Recorder and should be accepted and used by the recipient with the understanding that the data received was developed and collected for informational purposes only. No liability is assumed as to the accuracy, sufficiency or suitability of the information contained herein for any other particular use. The Washoe County Law Library and Recorders Office assume no liability whatsoever associated with the use or misuse of such data.

Screen shot showing the EagleWeb fields used to find a notice of Default or Sale.

If the homeowner's name is not known or needs to be verified, it can be looked up at the Washoe County Assessor's Office.

Washoe County Assessor's Office Real Property Assessment Data Website: /assessor/cama/search.php. Once at this webpage read the Assessor's Office Disclaimer then click on "Go To Search Page".

Other Information about Foreclosure

Lawyer in the Library - this free program is offered every Wednesday night at the Washoe County Law Library. Provides a brief consultation with an attorney to ask a legal question.  Arrive before 4:30 pm to sign up.  /lawlib

A General Overview of Nevada Foreclosure Law for the Homeowner - information geared toward the homeowner.  This legal seminar was presented by Douglas Flowers, Esq., in March 2009 at the Washoe County Law Library and updated in November 2009: Recent Changes to Nevada Foreclosure Law for the Homeowner. Click on the links to view Video on Demand. 

A statewide list of free legal assistance organizations and other related resources. 
http://www.nvlawdirectory.org/

Nevada Department of Business and Industry - Nevada Foreclosure Help!
http://foreclosurehelp.nv.gov/

If you are a renter and have received an eviction or auction notice, please review this website: http://foreclosurehelp.nv.gov/Renters_Eviction.htm

Reno Gazette Journal - web site provides a searchable database of home foreclosures in Washoe County (updated from the Accessor's Office. http://foreclosures.rgj.com/

For information on the Nevada Foreclosure Mediation Rules for Homeowners click here .

Disclaimer: The information on this web page should NOT be construed as providing legal advice; any inquiries relating to legal issues should be directed to legal counsel.

Updated: September 22, 2010