Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Nevada
I was locked out of my residence by landlord, while out of town for work. I filed a verified complaint for expedited relief. when LL was served he started sending threatening texts saying kill me and family. My court dates tomorrow but im to scared to go. what can i do?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Do whatever you can to print those text messages and gather them together. Then, go to the courthouse early for your hearing and ask the Bailiff (Sheriff's Deputy) at the metal detector near the entrance to look at the threats and understand that you fear for your safety from this person. If there is an available Bailiff to accompany you to the courtroom, they will assign him/her to be with you while you await your case being called up. Tell the Judge about the messages and have a complete copy ready to present to support your claim. What the landlord is doing is illegal and must be stopped. If you fear for your safety prior to the hearing, you can go to the courthouse right now and obtain a restraining order that makes it an arrestable offense for him to come near you or communicate with you. You will, again, need the proof of the messages to present to get that order.
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