Landlord laws
Nevada landlord-tenant law
Nevada Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, NRS ch. 118A, plus NRS 40.2512–40.254 and 118.100 (official text, leg.state.nv.us)
Last verified Oct 2026
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| Topic | Rule (plain English) | Statute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security deposit cap | The deposit, any surety bond and last month's rent together may not exceed 3 months' rent. | NRS 118A.242(1) | Verified |
| Deposit return deadline | Within 30 days after the tenancy ends, return the remaining deposit with an itemized written accounting. Hand it over where rent is paid, or mail it to the tenant's present or last known address. You may deduct only unpaid rent, tenant damage beyond normal wear, and reasonable cleaning costs. | NRS 118A.242(4) | Verified |
| Deposit holding and interest | Not specified in state statute. No statute requires paying interest or using a separate account. We checked every section of ch. 118A. | NRS ch. 118A | Not in statute |
| Late fee cap and grace period | You may charge a reasonable late fee set out in the lease. It may not exceed 5% of the periodic rent. For tenancies longer than week-to-week, no fee may be charged until at least 3 calendar days after rent is due. The maximum fee can't be increased based on a fee already charged. | NRS 118A.210(4) | Verified |
| Landlord entry notice | Except in an emergency, give at least 24 hours' notice and enter only at reasonable times during normal business hours, unless the tenant expressly agrees to another time. | NRS 118A.330 | Verified |
| Rent increase notice | Give written notice 60 days before the first increased rent payment, or 30 days for periodic tenancies shorter than a month. | NRS 118A.300 | Verified |
| Rent control status | Not specified in state statute. No Nevada statute imposes or preempts rent control. We checked every section of ch. 118A. No state rent cap applies. | NRS ch. 118A | Not in statute |
| Eviction notice: nonpayment | Serve a written notice to pay or surrender within 7 judicial days. For summary eviction under NRS 40.253, the deadline is the close of business on the 7th judicial day after service. That section prescribes the notice contents. | NRS 40.2512(1)(b); NRS 40.253 | Verified |
| Eviction notice: lease violation | Serve a written notice to perform the lease condition or surrender within 5 days. If the tenant cures within 5 days, the lease is saved. Under ch. 118A, you can also give written notice of the breach and terminate if a remediable breach isn't fixed within 5 days of receipt. | NRS 40.2516; NRS 118A.430 | Verified |
| Required disclosures | Written leases must cover the subjects listed in NRS 118A.200(3), including: - term and rent - occupants, children and pets - services, fees, deposits and refund conditions - late and dishonored-check charges - inspection rights and utilities - a signed inventory and condition record - how to report nuisances and code violations - flag and religious-display rights Give the tenant a free copy. At or before move-in, also disclose in writing the manager, a Nevada agent for service, the owner, and an emergency phone number (NRS 118A.260). For pre-1978 housing, give the federal lead-paint disclosure (40 CFR 745.113). | NRS 118A.200, 118A.260; 40 CFR 745.113 | Verified |
| Fair housing beyond federal law | Nevada adds sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ancestry, and words religion as religious creed. | NRS 118.100 | Verified |
Last verified Oct 2026 · Sources are official state legislature sites. Federal rules also apply.
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