Nevada Landlord-Tenant Law at a Glance
Nevada allows the largest security deposits in the country: up to three months’ rent (NRS 118A.242). Late fees are capped at 5% of the rent, and a month-to-month rent increase needs 60 days’ written notice.
How Long Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit in Nevada?
A Nevada landlord has 30 days after the tenancy ends to return the deposit with an itemized accounting.
| Maximum Deposit | Three months’ rent |
| Return Deadline | 30 days |
| Interest Required | No |
| Itemized Statement | Required |
| Statute Reference | NRS 118A.242 |
How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Nevada?
Nevada has no rent control, but a periodic tenant must get 60 days’ written notice of an increase and late fees cannot exceed 5% of the rent.
| Late Fee Limit | 5% of the periodic rent |
| Rent Control Status | No rent control |
| Rent Increase Notice | 60 days for periodic tenancies |
| Statute Reference | NRS 118A.210, 118A.300 |
How to Evict a Tenant in Nevada
A Nevada eviction for unpaid rent begins with a 7-judicial-day notice to pay or quit; nuisance or unlawful drug activity allows a 3-day notice.
| Non-Payment Notice | 7 judicial days |
| Lease Violation Notice | 5 days to cure |
| Month-to-Month Notice | 30 days |
| Illegal Activity | 3 days for nuisance or unlawful activity |
| Statute Reference | NRS 40.251, 40.2512, 40.2514, 40.2516 |
Can a Landlord Enter Without Permission in Nevada?
No. Nevada requires 24 hours’ notice and entry during normal business hours except in an emergency.
| Notice Required | 24 hours |
| Emergency Entry | Allowed without notice |
| Permitted Reasons | Inspect, repairs, agreed services, show the unit |
| Statute Reference | NRS 118A.330 |
What Must a Nevada Lease Disclose?
- Lead-based paint disclosure (pre-1978 housing)
- Notice if the property is in foreclosure (NRS 118A.275)
- Inventory and condition report
- Name and address of the owner or manager (NRS 118A.260)
What Repairs Is a Landlord Responsible For in Nevada?
Nevada landlords must keep the unit habitable, including heat, water, sanitation and weatherproofing, and tenants have repair-and-deduct and withholding remedies.
What Nevada landlords must maintain
- • Maintain weatherproofing, plumbing, heating and electrical systems (NRS 118A.290)
- • Keep the premises free of pests and in compliance with health codes
What a Nevada tenant can do
- • Repair and deduct after 14 days’ notice (limit below)
- • Withhold rent for failure to supply essential services
| Repair & Deduct | Up to one month’s rent |
| Statute Reference | NRS 118A.290, 118A.360 |