Eviction proceedings, lease disputes, and landlord tenant litigation handled across Reno and Washoe County.
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Reno, Nevada | Washoe County
Reno has undergone one of the most dramatic economic transformations of any mid-sized American city, evolving from a regional gaming hub into a technology, logistics, and manufacturing center that has fundamentally reshaped its rental market. The University of Nevada, Reno campus brings more than 20,000 students to the local rental market, with the greatest demand concentrated in Midtown and the university’s surrounding neighborhoods. The arrival of Tesla’s Gigafactory in nearby Sparks, Amazon distribution centers, Apple’s data facility, and a growing influx of California remote workers drawn by Nevada’s income tax advantage has created corporate relocation demand driving premium rents in South Meadows, Northwest Reno, and master-planned communities throughout the metro area. Reno landlords operate in a market defined by rapid growth, rising rents, and tenants with increasingly sophisticated lease expectations. Eviction filings in Washoe County have risen alongside the market, and the legal obligations facing property owners under Nevada law demand precise, experienced handling at every step.
C & W Law Group, P.C. is a landlord tenant law firm in Reno, Nevada representing landlords, property managers, and real estate investors throughout the city and across Washoe County. We are a landlord-side only firm. We do not represent tenants. From summary eviction proceedings in the Reno Justice Court to fair housing defense, tenant bankruptcy matters, and real estate litigation, our landlord attorneys handle every aspect of property management law so you can focus on running your portfolio.
If you are searching for an eviction attorney in Reno or a landlord lawyer in Reno, NV who exclusively represents property owners, you have found the right firm.
Understanding the Reno Market
Reno’s dual identity as a university city and a rapidly growing technology hub creates distinct legal challenges for landlords. Student tenancies near the University of Nevada, Reno campus follow academic-year patterns with predictable turnover, co-signer arrangements, and above-average security deposit disputes at lease end. Corporate relocation tenants from California employers bring different risks: employer involvement in lease negotiations, early termination clauses tied to employment status, and elevated expectations about property condition and management responsiveness. Both tenant profiles require lease documentation tailored to their specific characteristics and risk exposure.
Summary eviction proceedings in Reno are filed in the Reno Justice Court, with larger claims or complex matters escalating to the Second Judicial District Court in Washoe County. Nevada’s summary eviction process under NRS 40.253 has specific procedural requirements. A seven-day notice to pay or quit must be served correctly before filing. An error in the notice or service requires starting over from the beginning, costing time and money in a market with rising carrying costs.
C & W Law Group has been handling eviction matters, lease disputes, and landlord tenant litigation across Nevada and Arizona for decades. We know the Reno Justice Court and the Second Judicial District Court, and we know how to move cases efficiently from the first notice to final resolution. Whether you manage university-adjacent properties near the UNR campus, own homes in South Meadows or Northwest Reno, or oversee a portfolio serving Reno’s technology sector workforce, our property management attorneys in Reno are ready to protect your investment.
Legal Support for Property Owners
Landlord tenant law in Nevada is governed by the Nevada Residential Landlord and Tenant Act under NRS Chapter 118A. For Reno landlords, compliance with this statute is non-negotiable. The law establishes precise requirements for notice periods, eviction procedures, security deposit handling, habitability standards, and landlord obligations that apply to every residential tenancy in the state.
Our landlord tenant attorneys in Reno represent property owners and managers across every aspect of the landlord tenant relationship.
When a tenant refuses to vacate after proper notice, our eviction lawyers in Reno file and prosecute summary eviction actions in the Reno Justice Court and the Second Judicial District Court for both residential and commercial properties. We handle all filings, appear at the hearing on your behalf, and coordinate the lockout process with the Washoe County Sheriff to restore your possession of the property. One procedural error forces a complete restart. That does not happen here.
When a tenant engages in criminal activity, creates a nuisance, causes significant property damage, or poses an immediate danger to other occupants, a three-day notice under NRS 40.2516 applies and the summary eviction process moves on an accelerated timeline. We handle all filings under NRS Chapter 40 and manage the expedited procedures to restore your possession of the property as quickly as the law allows.
Unpaid rent is the most common reason Reno landlords call a rental property attorney near them, and the notice served at the very start determines whether your case moves forward or gets dismissed on a technicality. In Nevada, a seven-day notice to pay rent or quit is required before an eviction can be filed under NRS 40.253. We prepare and serve notices correctly so the clock does not have to start over.
When a tenant is violating their lease but has not stopped paying rent, a formal documented notice on the record is the correct response. We draft legally compliant non-compliance notices tailored to the specific violation, whether it involves unauthorized occupants, noise complaints, property damage, unauthorized pets, or failure to maintain the unit.
A poorly drafted lease is the foundation of most landlord tenant disputes in Tempe. We draft and review residential and commercial lease agreements that comply fully with the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and give you clear legal standing when a dispute arises.
Arizona requires landlords to return a deposit or provide an itemized statement of deductions within 14 business days after a tenancy ends. Missing that deadline exposes you to double damage claims. We advise on compliant handling and defend against bad-faith tenant claims when they arise.
Compliance and Risk Management
Fair housing compliance is a significant concern for Reno property owners and managers, particularly as the city’s rapidly growing and increasingly diverse tenant base, which includes students, tech workers, and California transplants, creates a high volume of accommodation requests and varying awareness of fair housing rights. A single mishandled accommodation request or an inconsistently applied leasing policy can trigger a HUD investigation, a Nevada Equal Rights Commission complaint, or a civil lawsuit with substantial financial exposure.
Our fair housing lawyers in Reno defend property owners and managers against fair housing complaints involving all federally protected classes under the Fair Housing Act and Nevada’s fair housing protections under NRS Chapter 118. Our services include HUD complaint defense, Nevada Equal Rights Commission defense, reasonable accommodation guidance, emotional support animal request handling, fair housing policy audits, and staff training through C & W University.
If you have received notice of a fair housing complaint in Reno or want to review your current policies before a problem arises, contact a fair housing attorney near you today before you respond to anything.
Our Practice Areas
We create successful partnerships because of our skill, ability, and singular focus on property management law across Arizona and Nevada.
Eviction proceedings, lease enforcement, notice drafting, and special detainer actions across Reno and Washoe County.
HUD complaint defense, compliance training, and reasonable accommodation guidance for Reno property owners and managers.
Automatic stay relief, landlord rights in Chapter 7 and 13, and rent recovery for landlords in Reno and surrounding areas.
Breach of lease, security deposit disputes, and habitability claims defense for property owners across Reno and Washoe County.
When a Reno tenant files for bankruptcy, federal law imposes an automatic stay that immediately halts your eviction proceedings. For landlords in the middle of an active case, this can be a frustrating and costly interruption. For those who have not yet filed, it prevents you from moving forward until the stay is addressed.
We are not a traditional bankruptcy firm. Our practice focuses specifically on enforcing landlord rights when a tenant files for bankruptcy. As a landlord bankruptcy attorney serving Reno and Washoe County, we file motions for relief from the automatic stay, negotiate move-out agreements with tenants and their counsel, file proofs of claim for unpaid rent, and monitor lease assumption and rejection deadlines in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 proceedings.
If your Reno tenant has filed for bankruptcy, contact us immediately. The deadlines for action in bankruptcy court are strictly enforced.
When a landlord tenant dispute escalates beyond a phone call or a demand letter and becomes formal legal action, you need a real estate litigation attorney in Reno who understands the full legal landscape from the property owner’s perspective. Tenants file lawsuits alleging breach of lease, habitability violations, wrongful eviction, retaliatory eviction, and housing discrimination. In Reno’s growing rental market, these claims require a defense strategy built on the specific facts and applicable Nevada statutes.
Our real estate litigation lawyers in Reno defend landlords and property managers in all forms of property-related litigation arising out of the landlord tenant relationship. We resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation, and arbitration where possible, and we litigate through bench trials and jury trials when that is what the situation demands.
Who We Serve
We provide tailored legal solutions for property managers, landlords, and real estate investors across Arizona and Nevada, supporting portfolios of every size with consistent, reliable counsel.
Regional and national property management companies operating in Reno need a property management attorney near them who handles volume, moves at their pace, and does not make the procedural errors that create costly delays. Our client portal gives your team real-time visibility into every active matter including case status, filed documents, and upcoming court dates.
Owning one to twenty rental units in Reno, whether a property near the UNR campus, a home in South Meadows, or a unit in Midtown, means a single problem tenant can have an outsized impact on your finances and your peace of mind. Our landlord lawyers in Reno handle the legal complexity so you do not have to.
For investors managing residential and commercial portfolios across Washoe County and beyond, we provide proactive legal counsel that keeps your portfolio compliant, your leases enforceable, and your assets protected.
Commercial evictions and lease disputes in Reno operate under different statutory rules than residential matters. We represent commercial property owners and managers in eviction proceedings, lease enforcement, and breach of lease disputes throughout the Reno area.
Serving Clients Across the Region
C & W Law Group, P.C. represents landlords, property managers, and real estate investors throughout Reno and the surrounding Washoe County area. Our office is located at 1295 W. Washington St., Ste. 208, Tempe, Arizona 85288, conveniently situated to serve clients across Nevada and Arizona.
We also serve landlords and property managers in neighboring communities including Sparks, Carson City, Fernley, and the broader Northern Nevada region, as well as throughout the rest of Nevada and Arizona.
Why C & W
We provide tailored legal solutions for every level of property management across Arizona and Nevada.
We serve one industry: residential property management. That’s all we do.
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Serving property professionals across all of Arizona and Nevada.
A premier firm offering both legal representation and compliance training.
Meet Our Attorneys
Eight attorneys. One unwavering focus. Every member of our team was chosen for their depth of knowledge in Arizona & Nevada property management law.
Colin Clark is a passionate co-founder of C & W Law Group, P.C., dedicated to the vigorous and effective representation of property owners and managers. With a proven track record, Colin has successfully advocated for clients in a wide range of contested actions in bankruptcy, federal, and state courts, as well as in arbitration, mediation, and administrative settings.
Christopher Walker is a proud co-founder of C & W Law Group, P.C., where he has devoted his legal career to championing the rights of property owners and managers. His extensive experience includes serving on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Multihousing Association and participating in its Government Affairs Committee.
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What Property Owners Ask Us
In an uncontested case filed in the Reno Justice Court, the summary eviction process from initial notice to lockout typically runs three to four weeks under NRS 40.253. If the tenant contests the eviction the timeline extends. Procedural errors with the initial notice are the most common cause of delays as they force a complete restart. If you are looking for an eviction attorney near me in Reno, working with an experienced landlord lawyer from the beginning is the most reliable way to keep the case on track.
Most residential eviction cases in Reno are filed in the Reno Justice Court under Nevada’s summary eviction process. For claims exceeding the Justice Court’s monetary jurisdiction or for more complex landlord tenant disputes, the appropriate venue is the Second Judicial District Court in Washoe County. The specific court depends on the location of the rental property and the nature and amount of the claim.
In Nevada, non-payment of rent requires a seven-day notice to pay rent or quit under NRS 40.253. Lease violations give tenants a five-day right to cure under NRS 40.2514. Criminal activity, nuisance conduct, or certain serious violations qualify for a three-day notice under NRS 40.2516. Filing before the notice period expires or using a defective notice results in dismissal and requires starting the process over. If you are uncertain which notice applies to your situation, contact a landlord attorney in Reno before taking any action.
Reno’s dual rental market, serving both university students and tech industry relocations, creates two distinct sets of legal considerations. For student tenancies near UNR, co-signer agreements that clearly establish joint and several liability are essential when multiple roommates share a lease. Academic-year terms create predictable May and June turnover with holdover risk if the lease is not managed carefully. Detailed move-in and move-out documentation is critical for security deposit disputes. For tech worker tenants relocating from California employers, corporate relocation packages and employer-sponsored lease guarantees add contractual complexity. If the employment relationship ends or the employer withdraws a guarantee, the lease documentation determines whether you can hold the tenant, the employer, or both liable for the remaining rent obligation. Have your lease template reviewed by a landlord attorney in Reno for both tenant profiles before placing your next tenant.
Contact a fair housing attorney in Reno before responding to anything. Do not communicate directly with the complainant. Preserve all documentation related to the matter including emails, lease files, accommodation requests, and policy records. Your initial response to HUD or the Nevada Equal Rights Commission sets the foundation for your entire defense and should be prepared with experienced legal guidance.
The moment a tenant files for bankruptcy an automatic stay goes into effect halting most eviction proceedings. If you had already obtained a judgment for possession before the filing the automatic stay may not apply in Arizona. If the eviction was still in progress at the time of filing you must seek relief from the bankruptcy court before you can proceed. Contact a landlord bankruptcy attorney near you immediately when you receive a bankruptcy filing notice as the deadlines for action are strictly enforced.
C & W Law Group, P.C. is located at 1295 W. Washington St., Ste. 208, Tempe, Arizona 85288. We represent landlords, property managers, and real estate investors throughout Tempe and Maricopa County exclusively on the landlord side. Call (480) 602-5190 to speak with a landlord attorney today.
No. C & W Law Group exclusively represents landlords, property managers, and real estate investors in Reno and throughout Nevada and Arizona. We do not represent tenants under any circumstances.
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Whether you are dealing with a non-paying tenant near the UNR campus, a lease violation in a South Meadows property, a fair housing complaint, or a tenant who has filed for bankruptcy, C & W Law Group is the landlord tenant law firm in Reno ready to step in.
Nine attorneys. Thirty-plus years of combined experience. One singular focus: protecting property owners across Nevada and Arizona.
