Henderson Landlord-Tenant Rules
Henderson adds local rules on top of Nevada landlord-tenant law. Here is what is different, with the city code or agency page behind each rule.
| Eviction diversion/assistance | Since February 2, 2026, the Eviction Diversion Program (EDP) has covered Henderson Justice Court. It is for tenants aged 62 or older, or tenants receiving SSI because of a disability, who face eviction for nonpayment of rent and who file a tenant answer within the notice period. Eligible tenants and their landlords get rental assistance through Clark County Social Services, and a Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada lawyer represents the tenant. The answer forms are on the Civil Law Self-Help Center website (civillawselfhelpcenter.org/forms). This is a county and court program, not a City of Henderson ordinance. |
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| Tenant right to counsel | There is no general right to counsel. Through EDP, a Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada lawyer represents eligible tenants 62 or older or on SSI disability who face nonpayment eviction. Otherwise, contact the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada at (702) 386-1070. Source: Official source |
| State preemption | No Nevada statute expressly barring cities from adopting rent control or other tenant protections was found. Nevada cities have home-rule power only over 'matters of local concern', which excludes matters needing statewide uniformity and business activities already substantially regulated by the state. Source: NRS 268.001-268.0035 |
Eviction cases in Henderson are heard in: Henderson Justice Court (Henderson Township), 243 S. Water St., Henderson, NV 89015
Right to a lawyer in eviction cases
Limited. Counsel is provided through the Eviction Diversion Program only to eligible tenants 62 or older or on SSI disability facing nonpayment eviction. Official source
Local agencies
- Henderson Justice Court — Hears summary evictions. Tenants file an answer in person at 243 S. Water St., Henderson, NV 89015. The court's website lists rental assistance and community resources.
- Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada — Free civil legal help, including tenant rights and EDP representation. (702) 386-1070.
- Clark County Social Services — Rental assistance for EDP participants.
Frequently asked questions
What landlord-tenant rules does Henderson add on top of Nevada law?
Eviction diversion/assistance: Since February 2, 2026, the Eviction Diversion Program (EDP) has covered Henderson Justice Court. It is for tenants aged 62 or older, or tenants receiving SSI because of a disability, who face eviction for nonpayment of rent and who file a tenant answer within the notice period. Eligible tenants and their landlords get rental assistance through Clark County Social Services, and a Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada lawyer represents the tenant. The answer forms are on the Civil Law Self-Help Center website (civillawselfhelpcenter.org/forms).; Tenant right to counsel: There is no general right to counsel. Through EDP, a Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada lawyer represents eligible tenants 62 or older or on SSI disability who face nonpayment eviction. Otherwise, contact the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada at (702) 386-1070.; State preemption: No Nevada statute expressly barring cities from adopting rent control or other tenant protections was found. Nevada cities have home-rule power only over 'matters of local concern', which excludes matters needing statewide uniformity and business activities already substantially regulated by the state.
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.