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Legal help in Nevada: get back what you're owed

Eight free guides for Nevada, in one place: the key facts and deadlines from each, and a direct link to the full guide. Start with the problem you have.

Small Claims Map

Small claims court in Nevada

If someone owes you money and won't pay, you can sue without a lawyer.

Most you can sue for
$10,000
Court
Justice Court
Filing fee
$55–$196
Lawyers
Optional

Facts from Small Claims Map. About this topic

Tenant Rights Map

Renters' rights in Nevada

If you rent, state law sets how fast a deposit comes back, what the landlord must repair and the notice before an eviction case.

Deadline to return a deposit
30 days
Security deposit limit
3 months' rent
Notice before an eviction case for unpaid rent
7 business days
Notice before the landlord enters
24 hours

Facts from Tenant Rights Map, checked Oct 2026. About this topic

Wage Claim Map

Unpaid wages in Nevada

If your employer didn't pay you, a state office may collect it for free.

File a wage claim with
Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner
Minimum wage (2026)
$12.00
Final paycheck if fired
Immediately
Deadline to file a wage claim
24 months

Facts from Wage Claim Map, checked Oct 2026. About this topic

Lemon Car Map

Lemon law in Nevada

If a new car keeps going back to the shop for the same defect, the maker may owe you a refund or a replacement.

Lemon law period
12 months
What makes it a lemon
4 repairs · 30 calendar days
Covers used cars
No
Before you sue
If maker has a program

Facts from Lemon Car Map, checked Oct 2026. About this topic

Tax Appeal Map

Property tax appeals in Nevada

If your home's assessed value is too high, you can appeal it, but only within a short window.

Deadline to appeal
January 15 (county board)
Where you appeal first
County Board of Equalization petition
Median effective tax rate
0.47%
Median yearly tax on a home
$2,027

Opens soonAs of October 21, 2026, no appeal window is running for homes. Assessors mail value notices for homes they appraise that year by December 18, 2026, and appeals for the 2027-2028 tax year are due to the county Board of Equalization by Friday, January 15, 2027. (as of October 21, 2026)

Facts from Tax Appeal Map, checked Oct 2026. About this topic

Exemption Map

Property tax exemptions in Nevada

If you own and live in your home, you may qualify for breaks that lower your property tax. You usually have to apply.

Homestead exemption
See the rules
Homestead deadline
See the guide
Senior break
None statewide
Disabled veterans
$36,400

Facts from Exemption Map, checked Oct 2026. About this topic

Owed Map

Unclaimed money in Nevada

Old bank accounts, deposits, refunds and checks end up with the state. Searching and claiming is free.

Official search
Nevada Unclaimed Property (NVUP.gov)
Held by the state
Over $1 billion (June 30, 2025)
Cost to search and claim
Free
On MissingMoney.com
Yes

Facts from Owed Map, checked Oct 2026. About this topic

Divorce Law Map

Divorce in Nevada

Before you can file, one of you usually must have lived in the state for a set time, and many states make you wait before the divorce is final.

Residency before you can file
6 weeks
Waiting period
No set waiting period
Filing fee
Check with your court

Facts from Divorce Law Map, checked Oct 2026. About this topic

Deadlines at a glance in Nevada

Short forms of each guide's rule. Every deadline has details (when the clock starts, exceptions, how to count days): read the full rule in the guide before you rely on it. “See the guide” means our data has no short form for it.

Deadlines at a glance in Nevada
TopicDeadline or time limitRuleGuide
Small claims courtDeadline to sue: written contract6 yearsSmall Claims Map
Small claims courtDeadline to sue: verbal agreement4 yearsSmall Claims Map
Small claims courtDeadline to sue: property damage3 yearsSmall Claims Map
Renters' rightsDeadline to return a deposit30 daysTenant Rights Map
Renters' rightsNotice before an eviction case for unpaid rent7 business daysTenant Rights Map
Unpaid wagesDeadline to file a wage claim24 monthsWage Claim Map
Unpaid wagesFinal paycheck if firedImmediatelyWage Claim Map
Lemon lawLemon law period12 monthsLemon Car Map
Lemon lawDeadlineFile suit within 18 months after the original delivery of the vehicle (NRS 597.650).Lemon Car Map
Property tax appealsDeadline to appealJanuary 15 (county board)Tax Appeal Map
Property tax exemptionsHomestead deadlineSee the guideExemption Map
Unclaimed moneyDeadline to claimSee the guideOwed Map
DivorceResidency before you can file6 weeksDivorce Law Map
DivorceWaiting periodNo set waiting periodDivorce Law Map

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