How can a tenant dispute a rent increase?

In Nevada, a tenant can dispute a rent increase by filing an appeal to the Residential Landlord and Tenant Mediation Program. This program is offered by the Nevada Department of Business and Industry Real Estate Division. The tenant must submit an Intake Questionnaire and provide supporting documents (such as a rent receipt or lease agreement) to support their dispute. The landlord must be notified of the dispute and their response must be included with the tenant’s appeal. The Mediation Program will then provide a neutral third party to review and evaluate the dispute. This person will consider factors such as the current market rate of rental properties, past rent increases, rental contracts, and other information provided by the tenant and the landlord. The mediator will then issue a recommendation for the landlord and tenant to follow. If neither party is satisfied with the recommendation, they can file a complaint with the District Court in the county where the rental property is located. This form must be filed within 30 days of the recommendation. The court will review the tenant’s complaint and take into account all of the same factors considered in the mediation process. The judge will then make a decision and issue an order to the landlord and tenant. Ultimately, it is recommended that the tenant discuss the rent increase with the landlord before filing an appeal or a complaint with the court. If the landlord is willing to negotiate, the tenant and landlord may be able to come to a mutual agreement that is agreeable to both parties.

How can a tenant dispute a rent increase?

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