The 2021 Nevada Legislature made a number of changes to Nevada eviction and foreclosure laws: AB 141: Requires that courts seal all records of summary evictions granted during COVID. AB 308: Makes changes to how late fees are calculated. Changes procedures for rent...
Collecting Debt Owed To Your Business
Las Vegas Nevada business law blog
Rental Assistance Program needs to work
Various Nevada and Federal eviction Moratoriums present challenges to Nevada landlords. The on again off again nature of these holds creates uncertainty. Federal rental assistance is available, but appears to not be distributed as planned. Hopefully, steps will be...
Nevada Legislature
The 2021 Nevada Legislature is in session. Much of the work of this session of the Nevada Legislature involves matters related to debtor rights related to the pandemic. Hayes and Welsh is following this potential legislation and would be pleased to discuss changes...
The Nevada Courts Clarify Discovery Rules
The attorneys at the Law Office of Hayes & Welsh are experienced litigators with litigation experience in Nevada district courts, justice courts, Nevada federal court and bankruptcy court. Most lawsuits involve discovery of documents and evidence from the other...
Litigation Costs are Recoverable in Nevada as an Award to the Prevailing Party
We are often asked if costs and attorney fees can be recovered as part an action to collect. Costs and attorney fees recovery are governed by NRS 18.005-18.180. Costs can include filing fees, court reporter fees, service of process fees, expert fees, etc. NRS...
Senate Bill 1 provides for pre-eviction mediation in Nevada
The Nevada Legislature met in special session July and August to consider legislation related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Senate Bill 1 was introduced, passed by both houses and signed by the Governor. Anticipating a wave of evictions in September, the Legislature...
Southern Nevada Courthouse to be named for Justice Hardesty
The Nevada Supreme Court issued an order announcing the renaming of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals courthouse in Nevada located at the corner of 4th and Clark in downtown Las Vegas in honor of Justice Hardesy. Justice Hardesy has a long history serving as a...
Attorney Larson Welsh honored as a Superlawyer
Hayes and Welsh attorney Larson Welsh has been honored as a Superlawyer rising star for 2020. The recognition honors Larson's experience in the area of creditor rights. Congratulations Larson!
Assisting in times of financial distress
Hayes and Welsh can assist our clients with navigating these tough financial times. Many of our clients need advice and representation with collections and with reaching out to obtain relief on payments, receivable, contracts, landlord tenant issues, etc....
Exception to super-priority of HOA Lien
In 7510 Perla Del Mar Ave Trust v. Bank of America, N.A., 136 Nev., Adv. Op. 6 (Nev. Feb. 27, 2020), the Nevada Supreme Court reaffirmed that a promise to make a payment at a later date or once a certain condition has been satisfied cannot constitute a valid...
