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This bill provides new protections and procedures for tenants facing eviction due to non-payment of rent in Nevada. Under the new law, tenants can request a court stay (pause) on summary eviction proceedings if they have a pending application for rental assistance. The tenant must file an affidavit with the court within the specified time frame, providing proof of their rental assistance application. If the court grants the stay, it will last up to 60 days or until a decision on the rental assistance is made. Landlords can motion to lift the stay under certain circumstances, such as facing foreclosure or if the rental assistance application appears to be submitted in bad faith. If the rental assistance is approved and covers the rent default, the landlord must accept the payment and the eviction proceeding will be dismissed. Additionally, the bill allows justice courts to establish diversion programs for eligible tenants, which can provide social services and temporarily stay eviction proceedings. The bill also adds provisions to prevent landlords from filing eviction notices in bad faith, with potential penalties for both tenants and landlords who abuse these new procedures. These changes aim to provide tenants with more time and resources to avoid eviction during financial hardships.

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/11941/Overview