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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Municipal Law for Nevada on
Q: If you have a state-issued permanent handicap placard, Can your employer tell you that there are only certain handicap

Parking spots u can park in,that are approved by employer, and employees may not park in any other handicapped spots on property or they will be towed? This is Hilton that said this to me. .

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answered on Jul 28, 2024

Your employer can establish rules regarding parking on their property, including designating specific handicap spots for employee use. This can be done to manage parking efficiently and ensure that there are enough spaces available for all who need them.

However, these rules should not...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Small Claims and Municipal Law for Nevada on
Q: If there is no Db limit in the laws of my community am I allowed to play loud music inside my house during the day?

There is no written Db limit or laws in my community/town regarding loud music inside someone’s home, however I am being harassed by police during the day by my neighbors for playing loud music inside my home as I am a professional musician working on my job. Do I have any options?

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answered on Oct 6, 2023

In Nevada, even if there isn't a specific decibel (Db) limit defined in local ordinances, there are usually general nuisance or disturbance laws that can apply. Being free from specific Db limits doesn't necessarily mean one can play music at any volume without potential consequences. If... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Municipal Law for Nevada on
Q: Does power connected illegally let officers enter your home without a warrant under the exigent circumstances?

I need to determine if I have a viable claim and what my options are for seeking redress. I believe I am entitled to compensatory damages as well as punitive damages for the violation of my 4th, 8th and 14th amendment rights. County officials failed to follow established procedures and violated my... View More

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answered on Mar 11, 2023

Generally, police officers are not allowed to enter a home without a warrant, unless they have probable cause or exigent circumstances. Exigent circumstances are situations where there is an immediate threat to public safety or where evidence may be destroyed if officers do not act quickly. Whether... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Municipal Law for Nevada on
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?

Janice Jacovino
Janice Jacovino
answered on Feb 23, 2023

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...
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2 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Elder Law, Municipal Law and Probate for Nevada on
Q: I'm a personal representative on will and sole beneficiary on will. Do I still have to file with courts Reno NV

Owes back taxes and past debts are on his credit report and future bills there is no money or assets to pay them. What I'm supposed to do?

Delwyn E. Webber
Delwyn E. Webber
answered on Feb 22, 2019

Under NV Statute, the Will should be filed with the Court. If there are no assets, only liabilities, then there is no reason to spend funds opening an insolvent Probate. It would be different if there were assets to be transferred to you as the heir.

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