Nevada Landlord-Tenant Law
The rules for renting in Nevada — security deposits, eviction, ending a lease, repairs and rent — with the statute or official page behind every answer.
Quick answers for Nevada
- Security deposit limit
- Security deposit plus any surety bond may not total more than 3 months' periodic rent. NRS 118A.242(1)
- Deposit return deadline
- 30 days after termination of the tenancy. NRS 118A.242(4)
- Notice for unpaid rent
- Written notice to pay rent or surrender by the close of business on the 7th judicial day after service (summary eviction). For rent reserved weekly or less where the tenancy has lasted 45 days or less: by noon on the 4th full day after service. NRS 40.253(1)
- Ending a month-to-month lease
- Landlord: at least 30 days' written notice for month-to-month (and other non-weekly periodic) tenancies; 7 days for week-to-week; 5 days for tenancy at will. A tenant 60 or older or with a physical or mental disability may request an additional 30 days of possession (not for week-to-week). Tenant: no statute sets a separate notice period for the tenant, but a rental agreement may not require the tenant to give the landlord a different notice of termination than the landlord must give the tenant (30 days for month-to-month). NRS 40.251(1)-(2); NRS 118A.220(1)(e)
- Landlord entry notice
- Except in an emergency, at least 24 hours' notice of intent to enter; entry only at reasonable times during normal business hours unless the tenant agrees otherwise. NRS 118A.330(3)
- Rent control / increase limits
- No statewide rent control statute in NRS Ch. 118A. Rent increases require written notice at least 60 days in advance (30 days for periodic tenancies of less than one month). NRS 118A.300
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22
Security Deposits in Nevada
| Security deposit limit | Security deposit plus any surety bond may not total more than 3 months' periodic rent. Nevada lets a tenant use a surety bond in place of all or part of a cash deposit; the 3-month cap applies to the combined total. Section last amended 2021 per NRS history note. Source: NRS 118A.242(1) |
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| Deposit return deadline | 30 days after termination of the tenancy. Returned by handing it to the tenant at the place rent is paid, or by mail to the tenant's present address (or last known address if unknown). Source: NRS 118A.242(4) |
| Itemized deductions | Landlord must give an itemized, written accounting of the disposition of the deposit (and/or surety bond) with any remaining balance within 30 days. Deductions limited to unpaid rent, damage beyond normal wear, and reasonable cleaning costs. If a surety bond was used, a tenant who disputes an item in writing to the surety within 30 days blocks credit reporting of the claim unless the surety gets a judgment (NRS 118A.242(5)). Source: NRS 118A.242(4) |
| Interest on deposits | No statutory interest requirement found. The deposit sections of NRS 118A (118A.240, .242, .244) contain no interest provision. Absence of a requirement; not an affirmative statutory statement. Source: NRS 118A.240-118A.244 |
| Penalty for withholding | If the landlord fails or refuses to return the remainder within 30 days, the landlord is liable for (a) an amount equal to the entire deposit, plus (b) a court-fixed sum of up to the entire deposit. For the extra sum, the court considers whether the landlord acted in good faith, the course of conduct between the parties, and the degree of harm to the tenant. Source: NRS 118A.242(6)-(7) |
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Eviction in Nevada
| Notice for unpaid rent | Written notice to pay rent or surrender by the close of business on the 7th judicial day after service (summary eviction). For rent reserved weekly or less where the tenancy has lasted 45 days or less: by noon on the 4th full day after service. The notice must tell the tenant they may contest it by filing a tenant's affidavit with the justice court before the deadline. A 2025 bill to overhaul summary eviction (AB 283) was vetoed 6/5/2025 (NELIS vetoed bills list), so the 7-judicial-day process remains in effect as of verification. NRS 40.253 history shows no amendment after 2021. Source: NRS 40.253(1) |
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| Notice for lease violations | 5 days' notice to perform the lease condition (cure) or surrender; if not cured within 5 days the tenant is guilty of unlawful detainer. If the violation cannot be cured, no cure notice is required. After the tenancy is terminated, a summary-eviction notice under NRS 40.254 gives the tenant until close of business on the 5th judicial day after service to file an affidavit contesting it. |
| Lockouts & utility shutoffs | Prohibited. If a landlord unlawfully removes or excludes the tenant, or willfully interrupts (or causes/permits interruption of) any essential item or service, the tenant may recover immediate possession, actual damages, and/or an amount up to $2,500 fixed by the court. In setting the amount the court considers good faith, course of conduct, and degree of harm. Last amended 2021 per history note. Source: NRS 118A.390 |
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Notice to Vacate in Nevada
| Ending a month-to-month lease | Landlord: at least 30 days' written notice for month-to-month (and other non-weekly periodic) tenancies; 7 days for week-to-week; 5 days for tenancy at will. A tenant 60 or older or with a physical or mental disability may request an additional 30 days of possession (not for week-to-week). Tenant: no statute sets a separate notice period for the tenant, but a rental agreement may not require the tenant to give the landlord a different notice of termination than the landlord must give the tenant (30 days for month-to-month). NRS 40.251 sets the notice after which a tenant who stays is guilty of unlawful detainer; neither it nor NRS Ch. 118A states a separate tenant notice period. A lease clause barred by NRS 118A.220 is void, and the tenant may recover actual damages caused by it (NRS 118A.220(2); https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-118a.html). Federal/state/tribal workers affected by a government shutdown may request possession until 30 days after the shutdown ends (NRS 40.251(3)-(4)). |
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Landlord Entry in Nevada
| Landlord entry notice | Except in an emergency, at least 24 hours' notice of intent to enter; entry only at reasonable times during normal business hours unless the tenant agrees otherwise. Source: NRS 118A.330(3) |
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Repairs & Habitability in Nevada
| Repair and deduct | Allowed for minor defects: if the reasonable repair cost is less than $100 or one month's rent, whichever is greater, the tenant may give written notice; if the landlord does not use best efforts to comply within 14 days, the tenant may repair and deduct. Limited to $100 or one month's rent (whichever is greater) in any 12-month period. For failure to supply essential services, the tenant may procure them and deduct actual and reasonable cost after written notice and 48 hours (excluding weekends/holidays). A tenant who proceeds under 118A.380 may not also proceed under 118A.350/118A.360 for the same breach. Source: NRS 118A.360; NRS 118A.380(1)(a) |
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| Withholding rent | Allowed. For habitability failures not remedied within 14 days of written notice, the tenant may withhold rent without late fees until the landlord remedies or attempts in good faith to remedy (justice courts must provide an escrow mechanism). For failure to supply essential services not remedied within 48 hours (excluding weekends/holidays) of written notice, the tenant may withhold rent that comes due during the noncompliance. Under 118A.380(3)(b), withholding without the tenant's own written notice is allowed only if a government inspection agency gave the landlord written notice and the landlord failed to remedy within that agency's deadline. |
| Retaliation protection | Landlord may not terminate/refuse to renew, raise rent, decrease essential services, or bring or threaten a possession action because the tenant in good faith complained of building/housing/health code violations, complained to the landlord or law enforcement of a violation of Ch. 118A or a criminal statute, organized or joined a tenants' union, instituted or defended a habitability proceeding, filed a fair housing complaint, or is a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking (among other listed acts). Tenant gets NRS 118A.390 remedies and a defense to a retaliatory possession action. No presumption period is stated in NRS 118A.510. Exceptions include violations caused by the tenant's lack of reasonable care, termination for cause, and rent increases applied uniformly. Source: NRS 118A.510 |
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Rent Increases & Late Fees in Nevada
| Rent control / increase limits | No statewide rent control statute in NRS Ch. 118A. Rent increases require written notice at least 60 days in advance (30 days for periodic tenancies of less than one month). Source: NRS 118A.300 |
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| Late fees | No late fee until at least 3 calendar days after rent is due; late fee may not exceed 5% of the periodic rent. The maximum may not be increased based on a previously imposed late fee (NRS 118A.210(4)(c)). Cap added by 2019/2021 amendments per history note. Source: NRS 118A.210(4) |
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Breaking a Lease in Nevada
| Ending a lease: domestic violence | Yes. If a tenant, co-tenant or household member is a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, the tenant or any co-tenant may end the lease by written notice effective at the end of the current rental period or 30 days after notice, whichever is sooner. The notice must state the reason and include: for domestic violence, a protection order, a police report, or an affidavit in the statutory form signed by a qualified third party; for harassment, sexual assault or stalking, a police report or a court order under NRS 200.378 or 200.591. The incident must have occurred within the 90 days before the notice. The tenant owes rent only through the termination date (prepaid rent for that period may be kept), and the deposit may not be withheld for the early termination. The abuser can be liable to the landlord for the landlord's losses. The tenant may require a lock change at their cost, the landlord may not give the abuser a key or disclose the victim's whereabouts, and the termination may not be reported to a future landlord as an early termination. Affidavit form is set out in NRS 118A.347. Source: NRS 118A.345, 118A.347 |
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| Ending a lease: military, medical, death | Medical/senior: a tenant who is 60 or older or has a physical or mental disability and must relocate for care or treatment that cannot be provided in the unit may end the lease with 30 days' written notice given within 60 days after relocating (certain co-tenants may too), with reasonable verification of the condition and need to relocate. Death: when the spouse or co-tenant of a tenant who is 60 or older or disabled dies, that tenant may end the lease with 60 days' written notice given within 3 months after the death. The notice must state the facts showing eligibility. No separate state military lease-termination provision was found in NRS 118A; the federal SCRA applies. Death of a tenant does not by itself let the landlord terminate (NRS 118A.340(4)). Federal, tribal and state workers in a government shutdown have separate possession-extension rights (NRS 40.251(3)-(4)). Source: NRS 118A.340 |
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Squatters & Abandoned Property in Nevada
| Squatters / unauthorized occupants | Summary court process for forcible entry/detainer by an unlawful or unauthorized occupant. The owner (or authorized representative or authorized occupant) serves a written notice to surrender that tells the occupant they are guilty of forcible entry or detainer, gives them 4 judicial days to leave, names the court, explains their right to contest by filing an affidavit with the court by close of business on the 4th judicial day, warns that the sheriff or constable may remove them within 24 hours of a court order, and explains storage and disposal of belongings (disposable 14 calendar days after removal or surrender; storage costs must be paid first). It must be served in person before a witness (no witness needed if a sheriff, constable or licensed process server serves it), or by leaving it with a suitable person and mailing it, or by posting and mailing it (addressed to 'Current Occupant' if unknown). If the occupant does not leave, the owner files an affidavit of complaint; if no contest affidavit was filed and the evidence suffices, the court must order removal within 24 hours of the sheriff's receipt. If all known adult occupants are arrested for housebreaking or unlawful occupancy, the owner may retake possession and change the locks, posting and filing a notice that gives the occupant 21 days to seek reentry in court. Owners can recover treble damages for forcible entry. NRS 118A.200(4) also requires certain single-family leases not signed by a licensed property manager to warn that the tenant is presumed not to be a lawful occupant unless the lease is notarized or meets other conditions. |
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| Belongings left behind | The landlord must store property left after abandonment or eviction safely for 30 days and may charge reasonable, actual inventory, moving and storage costs before releasing it. After 30 days, the landlord may dispose of it (and recover costs from it) only after making reasonable efforts to locate the tenant, mailing the tenant written notice of the intent to dispose (to the present or last known address), and waiting 14 days after the notice. Vehicles follow the abandoned-vehicle law (NRS ch. 487). For 5 days after an eviction or lockout, the landlord must give the former tenant a reasonable chance to retrieve essential items such as medication, baby formula, basic clothing and personal care items. Disputes over costs or access go to the justice court under NRS 40.253. A unit is presumed abandoned if the tenant is absent for half the rental period without current rent or written notice of absence (NRS 118A.450). The landlord is liable only for negligent or wrongful storage. Source: NRS 118A.460 |
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Rental Fees in Nevada
| Application / screening fees | No dollar cap. A landlord who collects an application, credit-report or background-check fee must refund it if the unit is rented to someone else and the landlord did not actually process the application or obtain the report or check. Landlords may not charge application, credit-report or background-check fees for a minor (under 18) in the applicant's household. Added to NRS by Statutes of Nevada 2025, p. 1413. Bill number not confirmed. Source: NRS 118A.306 (added 2025) |
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| Other rental fees | Yes (2025). Every place a landlord lists rent, and every reference in a written lease, must state rent as a single figure that includes all mandatory fees; the landlord may not charge more than that figure. The only exception is a separately disclosed, pass-through monthly fee for individually provided electric, gas or water service where the utility cannot contract with the tenant directly (or master-metered water), flagged by an asterisk with a statement on the same page. Leases must list required fees and their purposes. Landlords must offer at least one free way to pay rent that does not require bank-account information, and any online-portal fee may not exceed what the portal operator charges and must be separately identified in the lease. Landlords may not charge tenants for repairs that are the landlord's duty (including home-warranty deductibles or copays) unless the tenant caused the damage. NRS 118A.200 amended 2025 (Stats. 2025 pp. 1413, 1990); NRS 118A.303 added 2025 (p. 1412); NRS 118A.290 fee ban amended 2023. Late fees are separately capped at 5% (NRS 118A.210). Non-conforming lease provisions are void. |
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Section 8, Records & Right to Counsel in Nevada
| Section 8 / source of income | No. Nevada's fair housing statute covers race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status and sex, but not source of income or housing vouchers. No source-of-income provision found in NRS 118 or 118A. Source: NRS 118.100 |
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| Eviction record sealing | Yes, automatic in some cases and by motion in others. Summary-eviction court files are sealed automatically when the case is dismissed; 10 judicial days after the court denies the eviction; or 31 days after the tenant files a contest affidavit if the landlord does not file a complaint within 30 days. Files from evictions granted during the COVID-19 emergency (Mar. 12, 2020 - May 20, 2022) were sealed automatically. The court may also seal a file on the parties' written stipulation, or on the tenant's motion if the eviction should be set aside under JCRCP 60 or sealing is in the interests of justice (considering circumstances beyond the tenant's control, other extenuating circumstances, and time elapsed). A sealed case is treated as never having occurred. Notices to surrender may not be made publicly available unless filed in an unsealed case. Applies to summary evictions under NRS 40.253, 40.254 and 40.2542. Added 2017; amended 2019 and 2021. Source: NRS 40.2545 |
| Right to a lawyer in eviction | No statewide statutory right to counsel in eviction cases found. Court-run or county-funded legal aid programs were not checked. |
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Mold, Pests, Heat & AC in Nevada
| Mold | No statute — general habitability duty applies. The landlord must maintain the unit in a habitable condition at all times; a unit is not habitable if it violates housing or health codes on health, safety, sanitation, or fitness, or substantially lacks effective waterproofing and weather protection, working plumbing, or walls, floors, and ceilings in good repair. Nevada has no mold disclosure or remediation standard for rentals. Tenant remedies for habitability failures include written notice and the remedies in NRS 118A.350 to 118A.360. Source: NRS 118A.290(1) |
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| Pests & bed bugs | At the start of the tenancy, the building, grounds, and other areas under the landlord's control must be clean, sanitary, and reasonably free of rodents, insects, and vermin. The tenant must keep the unit clean and safe and dispose of garbage properly. No bed-bug-specific statute. The landlord may not charge the tenant for repairs the landlord must perform under NRS 118A.290, except for conditions caused by the tenant's own deliberate or negligent act (NRS 118A.290(4)-(5)). No state bed-bug disclosure or inspection rule. Source: NRS 118A.290(1)(g); NRS 118A.310 |
| Heat | Yes. A unit is not habitable if it substantially lacks adequate heating facilities that conformed to law when installed and are maintained in good working order. No statewide minimum temperature or heating season is set. If the landlord is required to supply heat and willfully or negligently fails to, the tenant has additional remedies, including damages of up to $2,500. Local housing codes may set minimum temperatures. Source: NRS 118A.290(1)(d); NRS 118A.380 |
| Air conditioning | No state requirement to provide air conditioning or a maximum indoor temperature. Air conditioning supplied or required to be supplied by the landlord must be kept in good repair, and air conditioning is treated as an essential service when the lease or the chapter requires the landlord to supply it. If a required air-conditioning service is willfully or negligently not supplied, the tenant may pursue the NRS 118A.380 remedies (substitute service, damages, or termination). Source: NRS 118A.290(1)(i); NRS 118A.380 |
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Privacy, Guests & Animals in Nevada
| Cameras & privacy | No landlord-specific camera statute. It is a crime to knowingly and intentionally capture an image of another person's private area without consent where the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy (gross misdemeanor; felony on repeat). Except in emergencies, the landlord must give 24 hours' notice before entry and may not use access to harass. Entry is limited to reasonable times during normal business hours unless the tenant consents otherwise. Source: NRS 200.604; NRS 118A.330 |
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| Guests & occupants | No statute — lease governs. Tenants are responsible for damage caused by household members and other persons on the premises with their consent. No statewide occupancy limit or roommate statute; local codes and fair-housing law limit unreasonable occupancy restrictions. Source: NRS 118A.110; NRS 118A.310 |
| Service & support animals (state law) | A landlord may not refuse to rent to a person with a disability solely because an animal that assists, supports, or provides service to the person will live in the unit. The landlord may require proof, which may be satisfied by a statement from a health care provider that the animal performs a function that ameliorates the effects of the disability. Fraudulently misrepresenting an animal as a service animal or service animal in training is a misdemeanor (fine up to $500). NRS 118.105 expressly covers support animals, not just trained service animals. No Nevada statute sets a pet-deposit limit for assistance animals; under the federal Fair Housing Act, pet fees generally may not be charged for assistance animals. The misrepresentation penalty applies to service animals, not emotional support animals. Source: NRS 118.105; NRS 426.805 |
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How eviction works in Nevada
Eviction cases are heard in: Justice Court (township where the rental is located).
- Serve the proper notice: 7-judicial-day notice to pay rent or quit (NRS 40.253), or terminate the tenancy (30-day no-cause notice under NRS 40.251 or 5-day cure-or-quit under NRS 40.2516) followed by a 5-judicial-day unlawful detainer notice (NRS 40.254).
- Tenant may contest by filing a tenant's affidavit with the justice court before the notice deadline; if filed, the landlord may not lock the tenant out.
- If the tenant does not comply, the landlord files an affidavit of complaint for eviction with the justice court.
- If the tenant filed an affidavit, the court holds a hearing; if a genuine factual dispute exists the court may refuse summary eviction (formal unlawful detainer action under NRS 40.290 et seq. is the alternative).
- Court may issue an order directing the sheriff or constable to post the order within 24 hours after receipt.
- Removal by sheriff/constable not earlier than 24 hours and not later than 36 hours after posting the order (NRS 40.253(5)).
Tenant's affidavit due by close of business on the 7th judicial day after service of a nonpayment notice (5th judicial day for an NRS 40.254 notice). The statute sets no fixed number of days for the hearing.
Source: NRS 40.253; NRS 40.254; NRS 40.2516; NRS 40.251
What surprises people about Nevada rental law
- In a Nevada summary eviction, the tenant must act first: if the tenant does not file an affidavit with the justice court by the notice deadline, the landlord can obtain a lockout order without a hearing (NRS 40.253).
- Lockout after a summary eviction order happens fast: the order is posted within 24 hours and removal occurs 24-36 hours after posting (NRS 40.253(5)).
- Late fees are capped at 5% of periodic rent and cannot be charged until at least 3 calendar days after rent is due (NRS 118A.210(4)).
- Tenants 60 or older or with a disability can request an extra 30 days after a no-cause termination notice on a non-weekly periodic tenancy (NRS 40.251(2)).
- Leases must state rent as a single figure that includes mandatory fees; NRS 118A.200 was amended in the 2025 session (NRS 118A.200(6); history note).
- The 2025 Legislature passed a summary-eviction overhaul (AB 283) and an habitability bill (AB 223), but the Governor vetoed both (NELIS 2025 vetoed bills list: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bills/Vetoed).
Federal law that also applies in Nevada
These federal rules apply on top of Nevada law, mostly to discrimination, servicemembers, survivors and federally assisted housing:
- Fair Housing Act: protected classes, covered housing and exemptions: Save every listing, text and email. A discriminatory ad is illegal even when the landlord's unit is otherwise exempt. More
- Assistance animals (service and emotional support animals) in housing: Ask for the accommodation in writing, keep a copy, and if a disability or the need for the animal is not obvious, offer reliable documentation of it. More
- Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: ending a lease early: Deliver the notice and orders by a method you can prove, such as certified mail with return receipt, and keep copies. More
- Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: eviction protection: Tell the court in writing that you or your spouse are on active duty and ask for an SCRA stay. More
- VAWA housing protections: Ask the landlord or housing authority for its VAWA emergency transfer plan and request a transfer in writing. More
- CARES Act 30-day notice to vacate (covered dwellings): If your building has a federally backed mortgage or federal subsidy and you received less than 30 days' notice to vacate, raise the CARES Act as a defense. More
- HUD 30-day nonpayment notice (public housing and project-based Section 8): If you pay the full amount listed in the notice within 30 days, the landlord cannot file for eviction over that rent. More
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) basics for private landlords: If a voucher landlord asks for 'side payments' above your share of the rent, refuse and report it to your PHA. More
- Lead-based paint disclosure (pre-1978 housing): If your pre-1978 lease came with no lead disclosure form and pamphlet, ask for them in writing before signing. More
- FCRA tenant screening: adverse action notices and disputes: Request your free report from the screening company within 60 days of a denial and dispute any errors in writing with supporting documents. More
- Rental 'junk fee' rulemaking and enforcement (FTC/CFPB): Before paying an application fee, ask in writing for the total monthly cost including every mandatory fee. More
- Federal eviction moratoria: Check your state and city rules, since any eviction pause now comes from local, not federal, law. More
City rules in Nevada
These cities add their own tenant protections on top of state law:
Eviction by county in Nevada
Which court hears evictions, filing fees, local rent levels and help:
For landlords
How to evict a tenant in Nevada — steps, cost, timeline and forms.
Common Nevada questions
- Can a landlord enter without notice or permission?
- How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit?
- Can a landlord evict you without going to court, change the locks or shut off utilities?
- Can I withhold rent for repairs?
- How long does an eviction take?
- How much notice does a landlord have to give before an eviction?
- Can a landlord raise the rent in the middle of a lease?
- How much notice does a landlord have to give to end a lease or not renew?
- How much can a landlord charge for a late fee?
- Can a landlord retaliate against a tenant for complaining?
- How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit?
- How long does a landlord have to sue for unpaid rent or damages?
- Can a landlord accept rent during an eviction?
- Can you be evicted in the winter?
- Can a landlord give an eviction notice by text or email?
- How much notice does a landlord have to give before raising the rent?
- Does a landlord have to give you a copy of the lease?
- What happens to tenants if the landlord goes into foreclosure?
- How long does a landlord have to keep a tenant's belongings?
- How do you remove a squatter?
- How much can a landlord charge for a rental application fee?
- What rental fees are illegal (junk fees)?
- Can I break my lease because of domestic violence?
- Can I break my lease for military orders, medical reasons or a death?
- Can a landlord refuse Section 8?
- Can an eviction be removed from your record?
- Do tenants get a free lawyer for an eviction?
- What are my rights without a written lease?
- Does a landlord have to fix mold?
- Who pays for pest control and bed bugs in a rental?
- Does a landlord have to provide heat?
- Does a landlord have to provide air conditioning?
- What can a landlord charge for at move-out (cleaning, painting, carpet)?
- Can a landlord put cameras in or around a rental?
- Can a landlord limit overnight guests or roommates?
- Can a landlord deny a service or emotional support animal?
- Can a landlord evict you for no reason?
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How Nevada compares to neighboring states
| State | Security deposit limit | Deposit return deadline | Notice for unpaid rent |
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| Nevada | Security deposit plus any surety bond may not total more than 3 months' periodic rent. NRS 118A.242(1) | 30 days after termination of the tenancy. NRS 118A.242(4) | Written notice to pay rent or surrender by the close of business on the 7th judicial day after service (summary eviction). For rent reserved weekly or less where the tenancy has lasted 45 days or less: by noon on the 4th full day after service. NRS 40.253(1) |
| Arizona | One and one-half months' rent, counting all security however labeled, including prepaid rent. A tenant may still voluntarily prepay more rent. A.R.S. § 33-1321(A) | Within 14 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered, and the tenant demands the deposit. A.R.S. § 33-1321(D) | 5-day written notice of nonpayment stating that the landlord will terminate the rental agreement if rent is not paid within that time. Before an eviction is filed, paying all past-due rent plus a reasonable late fee set in a written lease reinstates the agreement. After filing, reinstatement also requires paying attorney fees and court costs. After judgment, reinstatement is at the landlord's discretion. A.R.S. § 33-1368(B) |
| California | One month's rent, in addition to the first month's rent. Small-landlord exception: up to two months' rent if the landlord is a natural person (or an LLC whose members are all natural persons) who owns no more than two residential rental properties with no more than four units in total. The exception does not apply if the prospective tenant is a service member. Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5(c)(1), (c)(5) | No later than 21 calendar days after the tenant vacates. The landlord must return the remaining deposit with an itemized statement. Cal. Civ. Code § 1950.5(h)(1) | 3-day notice to pay rent or quit, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and judicial holidays. The notice must state the amount due, the name, phone number, and address of the person to pay, and the payment method. It may be served any time within one year after the rent becomes due. Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 1161(2) |
| Idaho | No statutory cap on the amount of a security deposit. Idaho Code § 6-321 | 21 days after the tenant surrenders the premises if the lease sets no time; the lease may set a different period but never more than 30 days. Idaho Code § 6-321 | 3 days' written notice demanding payment of the amount due or possession. The notice must state the amount due and the tenant's post-judgment removal period (72 hours for residential tenants). Notice may be served within one year after rent is due. Idaho Code § 6-303(2) |
| Oregon | No statutory cap on the amount of a security deposit. ORS 90.300 | 31 days after the tenancy terminates and the tenant delivers possession. ORS 90.300(12)-(13) | Week-to-week: at least 72 hours' written notice, served no sooner than the 5th day of the rental period. Other tenancies: either at least 10 days' notice served no sooner than the 8th day of the rental period, or at least 13 days' notice served no sooner than the 5th day. Notice must state the amount due and the deadline to pay. ORS 90.394 |
| Utah | No statutory cap. Utah Code 57-17-1 to 57-17-5 | No later than 30 days after the renter vacates and returns possession. If the owner misses it, the renter may serve a statutory 'Tenant's Notice to Provide Deposit Disposition', after which the owner has five business days to comply. Utah Code 57-17-3(2)-(5) | 3 business days' written notice to pay rent and other amounts due or surrender the premises. Utah Code 78B-6-802(1)(c) |
Nevada landlord-tenant FAQ
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Nevada?
Security deposit plus any surety bond may not total more than 3 months' periodic rent. (NRS 118A.242(1))
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Nevada?
30 days after termination of the tenancy. (NRS 118A.242(4))
Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in Nevada?
No statutory interest requirement found. (NRS 118A.240-118A.244)
Does a landlord in Nevada have to give an itemized list of deposit deductions?
Landlord must give an itemized, written accounting of the disposition of the deposit (and/or surety bond) with any remaining balance within 30 days. Deductions limited to unpaid rent, damage beyond normal wear, and reasonable cleaning costs. (NRS 118A.242(4))
What happens if a landlord in Nevada wrongfully keeps a security deposit?
If the landlord fails or refuses to return the remainder within 30 days, the landlord is liable for (a) an amount equal to the entire deposit, plus (b) a court-fixed sum of up to the entire deposit. (NRS 118A.242(6)-(7))
How much notice does a landlord have to give before evicting for unpaid rent in Nevada?
Written notice to pay rent or surrender by the close of business on the 7th judicial day after service (summary eviction). For rent reserved weekly or less where the tenancy has lasted 45 days or less: by noon on the 4th full day after service. (NRS 40.253(1))
How much notice is required to evict for a lease violation in Nevada?
5 days' notice to perform the lease condition (cure) or surrender; if not cured within 5 days the tenant is guilty of unlawful detainer. If the violation cannot be cured, no cure notice is required. (NRS 40.2516(1); NRS 40.251(1)(b)(2); NRS 40.254)
How much notice is needed to end a month-to-month lease in Nevada?
Landlord: at least 30 days' written notice for month-to-month (and other non-weekly periodic) tenancies; 7 days for week-to-week; 5 days for tenancy at will. A tenant 60 or older or with a physical or mental disability may request an additional 30 days of possession (not for week-to-week). Tenant: no statute sets a separate notice period for the tenant, but a rental agreement may not require the tenant to give the landlord a different notice of termination than the landlord must give the tenant (30 days for month-to-month). (NRS 40.251(1)-(2); NRS 118A.220(1)(e))
Can a landlord enter without notice in Nevada?
Except in an emergency, at least 24 hours' notice of intent to enter; entry only at reasonable times during normal business hours unless the tenant agrees otherwise. (NRS 118A.330(3))
Is there a limit on late fees in Nevada?
No late fee until at least 3 calendar days after rent is due; late fee may not exceed 5% of the periodic rent. (NRS 118A.210(4))
Can a tenant repair and deduct from rent in Nevada?
Allowed for minor defects: if the reasonable repair cost is less than $100 or one month's rent, whichever is greater, the tenant may give written notice; if the landlord does not use best efforts to comply within 14 days, the tenant may repair and deduct. Limited to $100 or one month's rent (whichever is greater) in any 12-month period. For failure to supply essential services, the tenant may procure them and deduct actual and reasonable cost after written notice and 48 hours (excluding weekends/holidays). (NRS 118A.360; NRS 118A.380(1)(a))
Can a tenant withhold rent for repairs in Nevada?
Allowed. For habitability failures not remedied within 14 days of written notice, the tenant may withhold rent without late fees until the landlord remedies or attempts in good faith to remedy (justice courts must provide an escrow mechanism). For failure to supply essential services not remedied within 48 hours (excluding weekends/holidays) of written notice, the tenant may withhold rent that comes due during the noncompliance. (NRS 118A.355(1)(d), (5); NRS 118A.380(1)(c), (3))
Can a landlord retaliate against a tenant for complaining in Nevada?
Landlord may not terminate/refuse to renew, raise rent, decrease essential services, or bring or threaten a possession action because the tenant in good faith complained of building/housing/health code violations, complained to the landlord or law enforcement of a violation of Ch. 118A or a criminal statute, organized or joined a tenants' union, instituted or defended a habitability proceeding, filed a fair housing complaint, or is a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking (among other listed acts). Tenant gets NRS 118A.390 remedies and a defense to a retaliatory possession action. (NRS 118A.510)
Is there rent control or a limit on rent increases in Nevada?
No statewide rent control statute in NRS Ch. 118A. Rent increases require written notice at least 60 days in advance (30 days for periodic tenancies of less than one month). (NRS 118A.300)
Can a landlord change the locks or shut off utilities in Nevada?
Prohibited. If a landlord unlawfully removes or excludes the tenant, or willfully interrupts (or causes/permits interruption of) any essential item or service, the tenant may recover immediate possession, actual damages, and/or an amount up to $2,500 fixed by the court. (NRS 118A.390)
What is the small claims court limit in Nevada for a deposit dispute?
$10,000 (justice court small claims). (NRS 73.010(1))
How do you remove a squatter in Nevada?
Summary court process for forcible entry/detainer by an unlawful or unauthorized occupant. The owner (or authorized representative or authorized occupant) serves a written notice to surrender that tells the occupant they are guilty of forcible entry or detainer, gives them 4 judicial days to leave, names the court, explains their right to contest by filing an affidavit with the court by close of business on the 4th judicial day, warns that the sheriff or constable may remove them within 24 hours of a court order, and explains storage and disposal of belongings (disposable 14 calendar days after removal or surrender; storage costs must be paid first). It must be served in person before a witness (no witness needed if a sheriff, constable or licensed process server serves it), or by leaving it with a suitable person and mailing it, or by posting and mailing it (addressed to 'Current Occupant' if unknown). If the occupant does not leave, the owner files an affidavit of complaint; if no contest affidavit was filed and the evidence suffices, the court must order removal within 24 hours of the sheriff's receipt. If all known adult occupants are arrested for housebreaking or unlawful occupancy, the owner may retake possession and change the locks, posting and filing a notice that gives the occupant 21 days to seek reentry in court. Owners can recover treble damages for forcible entry. (NRS 40.230, 40.240, 40.280(2), 40.412, 40.414)
What can a landlord do with a tenant's abandoned property in Nevada?
The landlord must store property left after abandonment or eviction safely for 30 days and may charge reasonable, actual inventory, moving and storage costs before releasing it. After 30 days, the landlord may dispose of it (and recover costs from it) only after making reasonable efforts to locate the tenant, mailing the tenant written notice of the intent to dispose (to the present or last known address), and waiting 14 days after the notice. Vehicles follow the abandoned-vehicle law (NRS ch. 487). For 5 days after an eviction or lockout, the landlord must give the former tenant a reasonable chance to retrieve essential items such as medication, baby formula, basic clothing and personal care items. Disputes over costs or access go to the justice court under NRS 40.253. (NRS 118A.460)
Is there a limit on rental application fees in Nevada?
No dollar cap. A landlord who collects an application, credit-report or background-check fee must refund it if the unit is rented to someone else and the landlord did not actually process the application or obtain the report or check. Landlords may not charge application, credit-report or background-check fees for a minor (under 18) in the applicant's household. (NRS 118A.306 (added 2025))
What rental fees are banned or limited in Nevada?
Yes (2025). Every place a landlord lists rent, and every reference in a written lease, must state rent as a single figure that includes all mandatory fees; the landlord may not charge more than that figure. The only exception is a separately disclosed, pass-through monthly fee for individually provided electric, gas or water service where the utility cannot contract with the tenant directly (or master-metered water), flagged by an asterisk with a statement on the same page. Leases must list required fees and their purposes. Landlords must offer at least one free way to pay rent that does not require bank-account information, and any online-portal fee may not exceed what the portal operator charges and must be separately identified in the lease. Landlords may not charge tenants for repairs that are the landlord's duty (including home-warranty deductibles or copays) unless the tenant caused the damage. (NRS 118A.200(3), (6)-(9); NRS 118A.303; NRS 118A.290(4)-(5))
Can a domestic violence survivor break a lease in Nevada?
Yes. If a tenant, co-tenant or household member is a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, the tenant or any co-tenant may end the lease by written notice effective at the end of the current rental period or 30 days after notice, whichever is sooner. The notice must state the reason and include: for domestic violence, a protection order, a police report, or an affidavit in the statutory form signed by a qualified third party; for harassment, sexual assault or stalking, a police report or a court order under NRS 200.378 or 200.591. The incident must have occurred within the 90 days before the notice. The tenant owes rent only through the termination date (prepaid rent for that period may be kept), and the deposit may not be withheld for the early termination. The abuser can be liable to the landlord for the landlord's losses. The tenant may require a lock change at their cost, the landlord may not give the abuser a key or disclose the victim's whereabouts, and the termination may not be reported to a future landlord as an early termination. (NRS 118A.345, 118A.347)
When can a tenant break a lease without penalty in Nevada?
Medical/senior: a tenant who is 60 or older or has a physical or mental disability and must relocate for care or treatment that cannot be provided in the unit may end the lease with 30 days' written notice given within 60 days after relocating (certain co-tenants may too), with reasonable verification of the condition and need to relocate. Death: when the spouse or co-tenant of a tenant who is 60 or older or disabled dies, that tenant may end the lease with 60 days' written notice given within 3 months after the death. The notice must state the facts showing eligibility. No separate state military lease-termination provision was found in NRS 118A; the federal SCRA applies. (NRS 118A.340)
Can an eviction record be sealed or removed in Nevada?
Yes, automatic in some cases and by motion in others. Summary-eviction court files are sealed automatically when the case is dismissed; 10 judicial days after the court denies the eviction; or 31 days after the tenant files a contest affidavit if the landlord does not file a complaint within 30 days. Files from evictions granted during the COVID-19 emergency (Mar. 12, 2020 - May 20, 2022) were sealed automatically. The court may also seal a file on the parties' written stipulation, or on the tenant's motion if the eviction should be set aside under JCRCP 60 or sealing is in the interests of justice (considering circumstances beyond the tenant's control, other extenuating circumstances, and time elapsed). A sealed case is treated as never having occurred. Notices to surrender may not be made publicly available unless filed in an unsealed case. (NRS 40.2545)
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 vouchers in Nevada?
No. Nevada's fair housing statute covers race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status and sex, but not source of income or housing vouchers. (NRS 118.100)
Do tenants have a right to a free lawyer in eviction cases in Nevada?
No statewide statutory right to counsel in eviction cases found. (NRS Ch. 40 and 118A (no counsel provision))
What does a Nevada notice to pay rent or quit have to include?
Written notice to pay the rent or surrender the premises before close of business on the 7th judicial day after service (or, for rent reserved weekly or less in a tenancy of 45 days or less, by noon of the 4th full day). It must name the court with jurisdiction and tell the tenant: (1) they may contest by filing an affidavit with that court before the deadline stating they paid/tendered or are not in default; (2) if the court finds unlawful detainer, it may order the sheriff or constable to post a removal order within 24 hours and remove the tenant 24-36 hours after posting; and (3) they may seek relief under NRS 118A.390 for an unlawful lockout or utility shutoff. Service must be by a sheriff, constable, licensed process server or an attorney's agent: personally; or by leaving it with a person of suitable age at the residence or business and mailing a copy; or, if neither works, by posting it on the property, delivering a copy to a resident there, and mailing a copy. Short-term (4-day) notices have special in-person/witness and posting-plus-overnight-mail rules. (NRS 40.253(1)-(3); NRS 40.280(1))
What does a Nevada notice to end a month-to-month tenancy have to include?
Written notice of at least 30 days for month-to-month and other periodic tenancies (7 days week-to-week; 5 days for tenancy at will). The notice must include a statement telling the tenant that a tenant who is 60 or older or has a physical or mental disability may request an additional 30 days of possession (not for week-to-week), and about the shutdown-extension right for federal, tribal and state workers. It must be served by a sheriff, constable, licensed process server or an attorney's agent, by personal delivery, substitute service plus mailing, or posting plus mailing. (NRS 40.251(1), (2), (5); NRS 40.280(1))
What must a Nevada security deposit itemization include?
Within 30 days after the tenancy ends, the landlord must give the tenant an itemized, written accounting of how the deposit (and/or surety bond) was applied and return any remaining balance, either by handing it to the tenant at the place rent is paid or by mailing it to the tenant's present address (or last known address if unknown). Deductions are limited to unpaid rent, damage beyond normal wear, and reasonable cleaning costs. (NRS 118A.242(4))
How long does a landlord have to sue for unpaid rent in Nevada?
6 years for a written lease or other written contract; 4 years for an oral (unwritten) lease. (NRS 11.190(1)(b), (2)(c))
Can a landlord accept rent during an eviction in Nevada?
No general statute says whether accepting rent waives an eviction. Nevada law does say that after a pay-rent-or-quit notice for a summary eviction, the landlord may not refuse rent the tenant offers just because the tenant has not also paid collection fees, attorney's fees, other non-rent costs, a reasonable late or bounced-check charge, or a security deposit. (NRS 40.253(11))
Can you be evicted in the winter in Nevada?
No statute — NRS ch. 118A and the unlawful detainer provisions of NRS ch. 40 have no winter or cold-weather limit on evictions. (NRS ch. 118A; NRS 40.215-40.425)
Can a landlord give notice by text or email in Nevada?
Written notices to a tenant under ch. 118A must be served as NRS 40.280 requires. Eviction notices must be served by a sheriff, constable, licensed process server, or an attorney's agent in one of three ways: (1) personal delivery; (2) if the tenant is absent, leaving a copy with a person of suitable age at the tenant's home or work AND mailing a copy; or (3) if neither works, posting in a conspicuous place on the property, giving a copy to any resident there, AND mailing a copy. Proof of service must be filed before the court orders removal. Tenants may deliver or mail notices to the landlord's designated place of business or rent-payment address. (NRS 118A.190; NRS 40.280)
How much notice is required for a rent increase in Nevada?
The landlord must serve written notice at least 60 days before the first rent payment that will be increased. For periodic tenancies shorter than 1 month (for example, week-to-week), the notice is 30 days. (NRS 118A.300)
Does a landlord have to give a copy of the lease in Nevada?
Yes. Any written rental agreement must be signed by both sides, and the landlord must give the tenant one free copy when it is signed, plus more copies within a reasonable time on request (a reasonable fee may be charged for extras). The landlord must also disclose in writing, at or before the start of the tenancy: the names and addresses of the manager, an in-state agent for service of process, and the owner; and a local emergency phone number. (NRS 118A.200(1)-(2); NRS 118A.260)
What are tenants' rights in a foreclosure in Nevada?
Before renting, a landlord must disclose in writing if the property is in foreclosure; a willful violation is a deceptive trade practice. After a residential foreclosure sale, a tenant in possession (not the borrower) can be removed only after notice of the change of ownership. The notice period is at least 60 days for month-to-month or longer periodic tenancies and at-will tenancies, or one full rental period for periods under 1 month. During that period the lease continues, the new owner takes on the old landlord's ch. 118A duties, and the notice must say where to pay rent. (NRS 118A.275; NRS 40.255(2)-(5))
Does a landlord have to fix mold in Nevada?
No statute — general habitability duty applies. The landlord must maintain the unit in a habitable condition at all times; a unit is not habitable if it violates housing or health codes on health, safety, sanitation, or fitness, or substantially lacks effective waterproofing and weather protection, working plumbing, or walls, floors, and ceilings in good repair. (NRS 118A.290(1))
Who pays for pest control and bed bugs in Nevada?
At the start of the tenancy, the building, grounds, and other areas under the landlord's control must be clean, sanitary, and reasonably free of rodents, insects, and vermin. The tenant must keep the unit clean and safe and dispose of garbage properly. No bed-bug-specific statute. (NRS 118A.290(1)(g); NRS 118A.310)
Does a landlord have to provide heat in Nevada?
Yes. A unit is not habitable if it substantially lacks adequate heating facilities that conformed to law when installed and are maintained in good working order. No statewide minimum temperature or heating season is set. If the landlord is required to supply heat and willfully or negligently fails to, the tenant has additional remedies, including damages of up to $2,500. (NRS 118A.290(1)(d); NRS 118A.380)
Does a landlord have to provide air conditioning in Nevada?
No state requirement to provide air conditioning or a maximum indoor temperature. Air conditioning supplied or required to be supplied by the landlord must be kept in good repair, and air conditioning is treated as an essential service when the lease or the chapter requires the landlord to supply it. (NRS 118A.290(1)(i); NRS 118A.380)
What can a landlord deduct from a deposit for cleaning or damage in Nevada?
'Normal wear' means deterioration that occurs without negligence, carelessness, or abuse of the premises, equipment, or chattels by the tenant, a household member, or another person on the premises with the tenant's consent. Deposits may be used for unpaid rent, damage other than normal wear, and reasonable cleaning costs. (NRS 118A.110; NRS 118A.240; NRS 118A.242)
Can a landlord put cameras in or around a rental in Nevada?
No landlord-specific camera statute. It is a crime to knowingly and intentionally capture an image of another person's private area without consent where the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy (gross misdemeanor; felony on repeat). Except in emergencies, the landlord must give 24 hours' notice before entry and may not use access to harass. (NRS 200.604; NRS 118A.330)
Can a landlord limit guests or roommates in Nevada?
No statute — lease governs. Tenants are responsible for damage caused by household members and other persons on the premises with their consent. (NRS 118A.110; NRS 118A.310)
Can a landlord deny a service or emotional support animal in Nevada?
A landlord may not refuse to rent to a person with a disability solely because an animal that assists, supports, or provides service to the person will live in the unit. The landlord may require proof, which may be satisfied by a statement from a health care provider that the animal performs a function that ameliorates the effects of the disability. Fraudulently misrepresenting an animal as a service animal or service animal in training is a misdemeanor (fine up to $500). (NRS 118.105; NRS 426.805)
Official resources for Nevada
- NRS Chapter 118A - Landlord and Tenant: Dwellings (Nevada Legislature)
- NRS Chapter 40 - Actions and Proceedings Relating to Property (summary eviction)
- NRS Chapter 73 - Small Claims
- Civil Law Self-Help Center - Evictions & Housing (Clark County; operated by Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada under contract with Clark County)
- Nevada Legislature 2025 vetoed bills (AB 223, AB 283)
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.