How long can I live in my apartment before my landlord evicts me?

Question

I live in Las Vegas, NV and I live in the basement of a house with a separate entrance. The house belongs to my landlord, and we don't have a written contract or anything, but I do pay rent every month.

if it matters, it's not officially an apartment. he calls it "shared living." when I moved in, he said he would give me 30 day notice if he wanted me out.

legally though, and if I continued paying for the time that I am here, how long until I have to move out in nevada? sources are a plus. also, can he change the locks and not let me in and keep my stuff?

also: the rent is cheap, that's why I'm here. I am looking for another place, but I want to make sure he does give me 30 days and does not kick me out tomorrow for whatever reason he decides.

Answer 1

If you don't have a lease, he has to give you 30 day notice. It is illegal for him to lock you out, but that doesn't help much if you are stuck outside. If he does lock you out, you can call the police and they will let you in.

Answer 2

Since there is no contract, the landlord can kick you out whenever they choose and change the locks.
He can not legally keep your belongings.
Unless you have a list, photos or can prove what are your items during the 20 minutes the cops escort you to collect them, the landlord can end up with the majority of your stuff.
I would move.

Answer 3

30 days is legal in most states without a contract.

Answer 4

Why would you stay at a place your possible not wanted..Thats not sound thinking..tension,and all that..Be happy you have a place,if the time comes he wants his "basement" back then why fight it...Plus he offered you a 30 day notice..Whats wrong with that..I guess im siding with the owner..Sorry...