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rent increase above legal limit — this can't be right

Started by just_a_lurker_99_28 · Nov 8, 2025 · 2,096 views · 9 replies
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just_a_lurker_99_28 OP

Has anyone dealt with something like this in Nevada? I'm not sure what my options are.

rent increase above legal limit. I've been dealing with this for about 12 months now and the situation isn't improving sadly.

I have been in this property for 5 years. My monthly rent is $2,590. I have a written lease.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?

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ComplianceOfficer_19

Following this thread — Following this thread -- same thing is happening to me right now.

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tyler_92_17

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services honestly.

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help_pls_urgent_16

NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. That's the general rule anyway, exceptions exist.

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curiosity_killed_me_32

Real talk: have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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daveP_22

I went through almost the exact same thing.

Once I asked for a supervisor things changed fast/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.

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TaxPro_CPA_14

I've dealt with this before.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

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brandon.w_3

This comes up a lot.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

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fine_print_reader_9

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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pro_se_disaster_6

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.