Nevada landlord-tenant law
Local rules also apply in: Las Vegas
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Security deposit limit | Deposit plus any surety bond (including last month's rent) may not exceed 3 months' periodic rent. |
| Deposit return deadline | Itemized accounting and the remaining deposit are due within 30 days after the tenancy ends. |
| Notice to enter | At least 24 hours' notice, entry at reasonable times during normal business hours, except in emergencies or if the tenant expressly conse… |
| Rent increase notice | Not yet verified |
| Late fees | Must be reasonable and in the lease. |
| Eviction notice (nonpayment) | Not yet verified |
| Rent control / state preemption | Not yet verified |
Details & sources
Security deposit limit
Deposit plus any surety bond (including last month's rent) may not exceed 3 months' periodic rent.
Verified Source: NRS 118A.242(1) · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Deposit return deadline
Itemized accounting and the remaining deposit are due within 30 days after the tenancy ends.
Verified Source: NRS 118A.242(4) · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Notice to enter
At least 24 hours' notice, entry at reasonable times during normal business hours, except in emergencies or if the tenant expressly consents to shorter notice.
Verified Source: NRS 118A.330(3) · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Rent increase notice
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Late fees
Must be reasonable and in the lease. For tenancies longer than week-to-week, no late fee until at least 3 calendar days after rent is due, and the fee can't exceed 5% of the periodic rent.
Verified Source: NRS 118A.210(4) · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Eviction notice (nonpayment)
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Rent control / state preemption
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Cities in Nevada with their own rules
Nearby states
- California landlord law
- Colorado landlord law
- Idaho landlord law
- Montana landlord law
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- Wyoming landlord law
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