Las Vegas, NV asked in Municipal Law for Nevada

Q: In Clark County NV, can the county force me out of my home to live on the streets declaring my house an imminent danger

Just because I was unable to pay the power bill?

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Janice Jacovino
Janice Jacovino
Answered
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Licensed in Nevada

A: They can not force you to live on the streets but they are able to remove you from the house/ declare the home unsafe.

There are several agencies/programs that can help with power bills and other utilities.

some include:

https://www.helpsonv.org

https://www.catholiccharities.com

the power company itself - has programs for payment forbearance.

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