Nevada Law: Plain-English Guides

Key Nevada facts

Security deposit deadline

30 days after termination of the tenancy. NRS 118A.242(4)

Eviction 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). NRS 40.253(1)

Small claims limit

$10,000, for recovery of money only. A debt owed to one creditor may not be split into several cases to fit under the limit; any excess must be waived. NRS 73.010; JCRCP 88(d)

Small estate affidavit

If the decedent left no Nevada real estate, a person entitled to the property may collect it by affidavit 40 days after death, without court letters. NRS 146.080

Cost of a protective order

Costs and fees are deferred for the applicant and are assessed against the adverse party at the end of the case (the court may reduce or waive them). NRS 33.050; NRS 33.060(2)

Minimum wage

$12.00 per hour for all employees since July 1, 2024 (the former lower rate for employers offering health benefits was eliminated). Nev. Const. art. 15, §16; Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner

Final paycheck if fired

Wages are due immediately on discharge, and also immediately when an employee is temporarily laid off (placed on nonworking status). NRS 608.020; NRS 608.040

Time limit to sue on a debt

6 years for an action on a contract, obligation or liability founded on a written instrument. NRS 11.190(1)(b)