Carson City, Nev., Mun. Code § 9.12 (2026) § 9.12.050
Procedure (Carson City Fair Housing Ordinance)
Operative Text
Any person aggrieved by an unlawful practice by this chapter may file a complaint with the District Attorney within thirty (30) days after the aggrieved person becomes aware of the alleged unlawful practice, and in no event more than sixty (60) days after the alleged unlawful practice occurred. The District Attorney or his duly authorized representative shall investigate each complaint and attempt to resolve each complaint. Failure to achieve a resolution acceptable to both parties and in compliance with this ordinance shall cause the District Attorney to forward the complaint and his findings to appropriate state and federal officials.
Carson City Municipal Code § 9.12.050 establishes a complaint procedure for individuals who believe they have been subjected to an unlawful housing practice under Chapter 9.12. A complaint must be filed with the District Attorney within 30 days of learning about the alleged violation, and no later than 60 days after the violation itself occurred. The District Attorney investigates each complaint and attempts to broker a resolution; if no mutually acceptable resolution is reached, the matter is referred to appropriate state and federal authorities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9.12.050, a landlord operating in Carson City should be aware that tenants or other aggrieved parties have a defined window—30 days from awareness, and no more than 60 days from the alleged incident—to bring a complaint to the District Attorney. Operators who maintain clear records of their rental practices and communications are generally better positioned to participate constructively in any District Attorney investigation. If the District Attorney cannot broker a resolution, the matter may be escalated to state and federal officials, broadening the scope of potential review.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Carson City Municipal Code § 9.12.050 gives individuals who believe they have experienced an unlawful practice under Chapter 9.12 the right to file a complaint directly with the District Attorney. The filing window is strict: a complaint must be submitted within 30 days of becoming aware of the alleged violation and no later than 60 days after it occurred, so tracking dates carefully is important. If the District Attorney's investigation does not produce an acceptable resolution, the complaint and findings can be forwarded to state and federal officials, and tenant-rights organizations in Nevada may be able to help someone understand what options are available under this process.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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