Nevada Landlord-Tenant Laws
This overview summarizes common Nevada landlord-tenant topics using published statute references (Nevada Revised Statutes 118A). Laws change — confirm details with official sources.
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Security Deposit Laws
3 months' rent
30 days
No statutory requirement
The rule: Max 3 months' rent, counting the deposit, any surety bond and last month's rent together; a deposit cannot be made nonrefundable except for a reasonable cleaning charge. Within 30 days after the tenancy ends the landlord must return the balance with an itemized written accounting, or risk owing the full deposit plus up to that amount again (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242).
Landlords should provide an itemized deduction list when withholding any portion of the deposit.
Reviewed · Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242
Eviction Notice Requirements
7 days notice
5 days notice
Court filing and service rules vary by county. Use our eviction timeline calculator for planning.
Notice to Vacate
30 days notice
No notice required if lease ends
Late Rent Fees
3 days
5% of rent
Additional Regulations
No statewide rent control
24 hours
When to use Nevada document templates
Use LeaseCraft templates when you need PDF and editable DOCX lease and notice forms built for Nevada landlords and tenants. Start with the residential lease generator, then add notices from the sidebar.
Common mistakes in Nevada
- Relying on verbal agreements instead of a written lease with required disclosures
- Missing the security deposit return deadline (30 days)
- Serving eviction or termination notices with incorrect day counts
Frequently asked questions
In Nevada the security deposit limit is 3 months' rent. The return deadline is 30 days. Max 3 months' rent, counting the deposit, any surety bond and last month's rent together; a deposit cannot be made nonrefundable except for a reasonable cleaning charge. Within 30 days after the tenancy ends the landlord must return the balance with an itemized written accounting, or risk owing the full deposit plus up to that amount again (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242).
Confirm current rules in Nevada Revised Statutes 118A.
Disclaimer: Educational summary only, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for specific guidance. LeaseCraft is not a law firm. Statutes change — verify requirements with official Nevada sources before relying on this information. Last reviewed: 2026-06-18.