Legal Aid Center in the News
Multiple obstructions stand between immigrants and rental assistance
December 8, 2020
Nevada Independent
Michael Lyle
Like many people during the pandemic, Cristina found herself abruptly unemployed for the first time in five years after the embroidery business she worked for closed down. But the $1,500 a month in rent she pays, which has kept her and her three children, ages 13, 17 and 18, housed during the health crisis, was still due each month.
Federal moratorium isn’t enough to prevent some evictions in Nevada
November 17, 2020
Nevada Independent
Michelle Rindells
Enrique González was already facing tough times when he had his hours as a cook at the Aria Resort and Casino cut to two or three days a week and saw the unemployment checks that buoyed him earlier in the pandemic dwindle to nothing some weeks. But he was still shocked last Tuesday morning when authorities showed up to his door, gave him 15 minutes to grab essentials and booted him from the home he’s lived in for five years. González has a pending application for government-funded rental assistance and has invoked a federal eviction moratorium in effect until the end of the year, but it was still ineffective against a court order that he be removed.
New online tool to help Las Vegas residents facing eviction
October 29, 2020
KTNV Las Vegas
Las Vegas residents facing summary eviction action may avoid a trip to the Regional Justice Center by using online filing from a computer or cellular telephone. The process is user-friendly; tenants will answer a series of questions and their answers will automatically prepare the required legal documents.
Got an eviction notice? New service allows e-filing a response
October 16, 2020
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Subrina Hudson
Renters looking to resolve an eviction notice can skip being in line at the Clark County Regional Justice Center in downtown Las Vegas. A new service by the Civil Law Self-Help Center allows Clark County tenants to file their response to an eviction notice electronically. Tenants previously needed to visit Justice Court to file their signed paperwork.
With state eviction order lifting, what protections do tenants have and how can they use them?
October 15, 2020
Nevada Independent
Michelle Rindels
Oct. 15 is finally here — the day Gov. Steve Sisolak said a statewide eviction moratorium that lasted more than six months would finally lift in Nevada. But with a federal moratorium in place, what does the deadline really mean?
Update on TPS and DACA
DACA initial applications are now being accepted and renewals for those who have DACA remain open. There are country updates for TPS. Click here Click here for more information.
CDC declaration will help tenants avoid eviction when state’s eviction moratorium expires this week
October 13, 2020
Hector Mejia
8 News Now
The state’s eviction moratorium for tenants affected by COVID-19 expires on Thursday. At that point, a national moratorium by the CDC will take its place to stop evictions for the rest of the year.
Some evictions allowed before Nevada's moratorium ends
October 7, 2020
FOX5 Staff
Before their group session, three Route 91 survivors logged in to the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center via Zoom.
Nevada courts are granting certain evictions before the end of the state's moratorium, causing surprise and alarm for families forced out of their homes.
Resiliency Center now virtually helps Route 91 shooting survivors
September 30, 2020
Briana Erickson
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Before their group session, three Route 91 survivors logged in to the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center via Zoom.
It’s what weekly group therapy sessions look like now, during a pandemic. On a Wednesday, Pam Lane and Jill Winter signed in from opposite ends of California. Cyndi Spurloc was in Michigan.
Las Vegas shooting anniversary to be marked by virtual events
September 9, 2020
Shea Johnson
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically changed how Nevadans go about their lives and now it’s poised to create another change: How people remember the somber anniversary of 1 October.
Pro Bono Celebration Ask-A-Lawyer Event
On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, we are offering free 15 to 30-minute telephone consultations in the areas of evictions, unemployment, and bankruptcy. For more details and to register, click here. click here
New Hours for the Civil Law Self-Help Center
In-person operations are open, on a limited basis, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Only walk-in customers with essential needs will be permitted inside. Click here to learn more. Click here
Nevada's Eviction Moratorium
Residential tenants who meet certain criteria are protected from eviction through March 31, 2021, but those covered must submit a signed declaration to their landlord. Click here Click here for more details.
Eviction tsunami hits in three, two, one…
August 27, 2020
Nevada Current
Michael Lyle
Moratorium ends Sept. 1; providers, legal groups fear the worst. Despite statewide rental assistance money most likely gone in Clark County and dwindling in other parts of the state and the fact the Legislature-approved eviction mediation program through the courts is not running yet, the eviction moratorium is on track to end at midnight Aug. 31.
Indy Q&A: Barbara Buckley on progress of new ‘strike force’ trying to tackle backlogged unemployment claims
August 19, 2020
Nevada Independent
Michelle Rindels
Two weeks after Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a “strike force” to help resolve a backlog of unemployment claims, the head of the effort — former Nevada Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley — says several key initiatives are getting off the ground this week.
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- Sisolak takes steps to address unemployment insurance backlog
