Washoe County Law Library
Foreclosure for Renters
On this webpage page you will find:
- Nevada Revised Statutes that Affect Foreclosures on Rental Property
- Federal Law that Affect Foreclosure on Rental Property
- Answers to Questions about eviction following foreclosure 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
- If the homeowners name is not known or needs to be verified: It can be looked up at the Washoe County Assessor's Office.
- Other information regarding foreclosure.
Nevada Revised Statutes that Affect Foreclosures on Rental Property
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
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
Eviction Following Foreclosure
http://www.clarkcountycourts.us/CivilSHC/landlord-tenant-evictions/eviction-foreclosure.html
If you are homeowner and not a renter, click here for more resources for homeowners. Scroll down to the heading foreclosure assistance.
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, i.e. 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.
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 collection 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: http://foreclosurehelp.nv.gov/Renters_Eviction.htm
Reno Gazette Journal - searchable database of home foreclosures in Washoe County (updated from the Accessor's Office. http://foreclosures.rgj.com/
For more 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: July 14, 2010
