Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 315.007–315.071 § 315.061
Action for damages not precluded; appeal of decision of justice of the peace.
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1. The issuance of a summary order for removal of a tenant of public housing does not preclude an action by the tenant, or any person who resides with the tenant, for any damages or other relief to which he or she is entitled. 2. Either party may, within 10 days, appeal the decision of the justice of the peace to the district court for that county. An appeal by the tenant does not stay the order issued by the justice of the peace.
Nevada Revised Statutes § 315.061 establishes two important procedural rules for public housing removal proceedings. First, a summary removal order does not eliminate the right of a tenant—or anyone living with that tenant—to separately pursue a civil action for damages or other relief. Second, either the tenant or the housing authority may appeal a justice of the peace's decision to the district court within 10 days, though a tenant's appeal does not automatically pause enforcement of the removal order.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 315.061, a housing authority or public housing operator should be aware that obtaining a summary removal order does not fully resolve potential civil liability—the tenant or co-residents retain the right to bring a separate damages action. Compliant operators typically maintain thorough documentation of the basis for any removal proceeding. Either party has a 10-day window to appeal a justice of the peace ruling to the district court, so operators generally track that deadline carefully.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 315.061 preserves the right of a public housing tenant—and anyone residing with that tenant—to pursue a separate civil claim for damages or other relief even after a summary removal order has been issued. Tenants also have the right to appeal a justice of the peace's decision to the district court within 10 days, though it is important to understand that filing such an appeal does not automatically stop the removal order from taking effect. Tenants navigating these options may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Nevada public housing law.
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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