Is a landlord required to respond to complaints about violations of Fair Housing Law?

In Nevada, a landlord is required to respond to complaints about violations of Fair Housing Law. The Nevada Fair Housing Law states that it is unlawful to refuse to rent or sell housing, or to otherwise deny housing services to any person because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, familial status, or national origin. If a tenant files a complaint with the Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC), the landlord must respond within a certain amount of time. The NERC will then investigate the complaint and determine whether or not a violation of the Fair Housing Law has occurred. If the NERC finds a violation has occurred, they may order the landlord to take corrective action, including: making repairs, altering policies, or compensating the tenant for any damages. It is the landlord’s responsibility to ensure that their rental property is compliant with Fair Housing Law. If a tenant brings a complaint to the landlord’s attention, the landlord should respond immediately and take the necessary steps to rectify the situation. Failure to do so could result in the landlord facing legal action from the NERC.

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