Q: Can a landlord share tenant info with police without notice in Nevada?
I would like to know if my landlord can legally provide our personal information to the local police department without informing us. Recently, the landlord shared a list of residents with the police, resulting in several arrests, even though there was no traffic stop or other direct contact to establish reasonable suspicion. This seems to be a new tactic by the landlord to circumvent the standard procedures. Is this allowed?
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In Nevada, landlords must respect tenant privacy, which includes giving 24 hours' notice before entering your rental unit unless there's an emergency. However, I couldn't find specific Nevada laws that directly address whether landlords can share tenant information with police without notice.
When police request information, landlords generally contact tenants to ask about allowing entry, but police may also enter with a warrant, in emergencies, with consent from an occupant, or when there's a need to quickly apprehend a criminal or preserve evidence. The situation you described, where your landlord shared resident information leading to arrests without establishing reasonable suspicion through traffic stops, falls into a legal gray area.
You might want to consult with a tenant rights organization or legal aid service in Nevada for specific advice on your situation. The search results indicate that if you believe your landlord's conduct may have crossed legal boundaries, starting with an attempt to resolve the issue amicably might be beneficial, followed by a formal demand letter outlining your grievances if necessary. Documentation of all communications with your landlord regarding this matter would be helpful if you need to take further action.
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