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security Deposit Not Returned: Nevada

Started by concerned_citizen_18 · Jul 21, 2025 · 2,262 views · 9 replies
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concerned_citizen_18 OP

Quick background on my situation in Nevada — any input appreciated.

commercial landlord locked me out. I've been dealing with this for about 7 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been in this property for 4 years. My monthly rent is $1,796. I have a written lease.

Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?

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pm_me_legal_tips_22

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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nate_k_29

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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Emily_S_10

I've dealt with this before.

The trap most people fall into is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead 🤷.

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melissa_h_32

Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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SecurityConsultant_11 Attorney

I specialize in this area of law. Here's my take on the legal issues.

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under your state's security deposit statute, properly documented.

One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.

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sustained_overruled

I've dealt with this before.

The trap most people fall into is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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weekend_warrior_33

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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contractquestions_30

Following this thread — Same. 100% same. Please update.

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case_dismissed_69_12

I've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.