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Information for Renters about Foreclosure

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2009 Legislation that May Affect Landlords and Tenants

2009 Statutes of Nevada regarding foreclosure involving landlords and tenants:

Disclosures by landlords to prospective tenants, violation constitutes deceptive trade practice, 2791

Eviction procedures, 2785, 2786

Notice of default and notice of sale, posting on property, 2788

Notices to tenants:

Change of ownership of property, 2785, 2786

Commencement of foreclosure proceedings, 2782, 2783, 2788, 2789

Note: Once at a link above, scroll down to the end of the chapter to locate the date that the statute will go into effect.

Other foreclosure information from the 2009 Legislative Session:

Go to the INDEX OF STATUTES AND RESOLUTIONS OF 2009

http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Statutes/75th2009/Stats2009R999.html and scroll down to the topic of "Foreclosure".

How to Find Out of if a Home in Washoe County is in Foreclosure or Default

Use the Washoe County Recorder's Office documents database EagleWeb to find out if a home has a recorded Notice of Default or Notice of Sale.

Washoe County Recorder's Office EagleWeb database: http://icris.washoecounty.us/recorder/web/

Using EagleWeb:

A one time registration is required to use EagleWeb
Once at the EagleWeb search page read the instructions on how to search for a specific document type (i.e. Notice of Default or Notice of Sale); these appear near the top of the page.
Two ways to search for a Notice of Sale or Default:

"Grantor", this brings up documents recorded under that name
"Recording Date", this produces a list of all documents recorded within a specific time frame.

A homeowner in foreclosure is a "Grantor"

Use the format Last Name (space) First Name in the Grantor field box, i.e. Smith Jane

Notice of Default is when the owner is late on a payment
Notice of Sale is when a home has gone into foreclosure
Addresses are not required to be on a recorded Notice; an APN (Parcel Number) should appear on it.

This information was obtained by the Washoe County Law Library through the Washoe County Recorder and should be accepted and used by the recipient with the understanding that the data received was developed and collected for informational purposes only. No liability is assumed as to the accuracy, sufficiency or suitability of the information contained herein for any other particular use. The Washoe County Law Library and Recorders Office assume no liability whatsoever associated with the use or misuse of such data.

Screen shot showing the EagleWeb fields used to find a notice of Default or Sale.

If the homeowners name is not known or needs to be verified: It can be looked up at the Washoe County Assessor's Office.
Washoe County Assessor's Office Real Property Assessment Data Website: /assessor/cama/search.php once at this webpage read the Assessor's Office Disclaimer then click on "Go To Search Page".

Other Resources Available

Lawyer in the Library - this free program is offered every Wednesday night at the Washoe County Law Library. Provides a brief consultation with an attorney to ask a legal question. Arrive before 4:30 pm to sign up. /lawlib

A General Overview of Nevada Foreclosure Law for the Homeowner - information geared toward the homeowner. This legal seminar was presented by Douglas Flowers, Esq., in March 2009 at the Washoe County Law Library. Click on the title above to view the Video on Demand.

Nevada Legal Resources Directory - A statewide collection of free legal assistance organizations and other related resources.
http://www.nvlawdirectory.org/

Nevada Department of Business and Industry - Nevada Foreclosure Help!
http://foreclosurehelp.nv.gov/

If you are a renter and have received an eviction or auction notice: http://foreclosurehelp.nv.gov/Renters_Eviction.htm

Reno Gazette Journal - searchable database of home foreclosures in Washoe County (updated from the Accessor's Office.
http://foreclosures.rgj.com/

Renters and Foreclosure Articles

Foreclosure bills could help Nevada renters, February 26, 2009 KVBC Las Vegas
http://www.kvbc.com/Global/story.asp?S=9910858&nav=menu107_2_1

Advice for renters if landlord faces foreclosure, December 26, 2008 MSNBC
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28392662/

Renters in Foreclosure: What Are Their Rights? NOLO Publishing, web article
http://www.nolo.com/article.cfm/objectId/B8CE60DC-0D00-4E6B-8DC71AF1165C89EA/catID/7E846209-6969-42D1-8B1617C517D8E62E/213/317/ART/