Laws by state / Nevada

Nevada landlord and tenant rules

The figures that decide most disputes between Nevada landlords and tenants, each with a calculator and the statute behind it.

Verified against the statutes 2026-10-22By RentByState Research
RuleNevadaStatuteTool
Maximum security deposit3 months' periodic rent (security deposit plus any surety bond, including last month's rent collected as security)NRS 118A.242Deposit rules
Deposit return deadlineItemized written accounting and any remaining deposit returned no later than 30 days after termination of the tenancy, by hand at the place rent is paid or by mail to the tenant's present or last-known addressNRS 118A.242Deposit rules
Interest on the depositNot requiredNRS 118A.242
Maximum late fee5% of monthly rent after a 3-day grace periodNRS 118A.210(4)Late fee calculator
Landlord notice, month-to-month30 daysNRS 40.251; NRS 40.2512; NRS 118A.300Notice calculator
Tenant notice, month-to-month30 daysNRS 40.251; NRS 40.2512; NRS 118A.300Notice calculator
Rent increase notice60 daysNRS 40.251; NRS 40.2512; NRS 118A.300Notice calculator
Pay-or-quit notice7 court daysNRS 40.251; NRS 40.2512; NRS 118A.300Notice calculator
Rent increase capNone statewide

Security deposits in Nevada

Nevada limits security deposits to 3 months' periodic rent (security deposit plus any surety bond, including last month's rent collected as security). The deposit must be returned itemized written accounting and any remaining deposit returned no later than 30 days after termination of the tenancy, by hand at the place rent is paid or by mail to the tenant's present or last-known address, with an itemised list of any deductions. No interest is owed on the deposit under state law. Tenant may purchase a surety bond in lieu of deposit only if landlord consents; landlord may not require one. No interest requirement. NRS 118A.242 shows no 2025-session amendment in the Oct 2026 NRS snapshot. 2025 session did add NRS 118A.200, 118A.235, 118A.303 (free rent-payment method; portal-fee limits), 118A.306 (application-fee refunds), 118A.332, 118A.525 and amended 118A.327/118A.335 - fee-transparency measures (AB 121 'all-in pricing' eff. 1 Oct 2025 per secondary source), not deposit or late-fee caps. AB 340 (2025) was a health-insurance bill unrelated to landlord-tenant law. Official leg.state.nv.us text read via 13 Oct 2026 Wayback snapshot (live site returns 403); cross-checked against FindLaw (current through 1 Jan 2025). Full deposit rules and move-out checklist.

Late fees in Nevada

Nevada caps late fees at 5% of the monthly rent. Rent must be at least 3 days late before any fee may be charged. Calculate the maximum fee.

Notice periods in Nevada

A Nevada landlord must give 30 days’ written notice to end a month-to-month tenancy, and the tenant must give the same. A rent increase needs 60 days’ notice. For nonpayment, the landlord must serve a 7-court day notice to pay or quit before filing for eviction. Calculate the effective date of a notice.

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Frequently asked questions

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Nevada?

3 months' periodic rent (security deposit plus any surety bond, including last month's rent collected as security). Tenant may purchase a surety bond in lieu of deposit only if landlord consents; landlord may not require one. No interest requirement. NRS 118A.242 shows no 2025-session amendment in the Oct 2026 NRS snapshot. 2025 session did add NRS 118A.200, 118A.235, 118A.303 (free rent-payment method; portal-fee limits), 118A.306 (application-fee refunds), 118A.332, 118A.525 and amended 118A.327/118A.335 - fee-transparency measures (AB 121 'all-in pricing' eff. 1 Oct 2025 per secondary source), not deposit or late-fee caps. AB 340 (2025) was a health-insurance bill unrelated to landlord-tenant law. Official leg.state.nv.us text read via 13 Oct 2026 Wayback snapshot (live site returns 403); cross-checked against FindLaw (current through 1 Jan 2025).

What is the maximum late fee for rent in Nevada?

5% of monthly rent. Reasonable late fee set in the rental agreement, not exceeding 5% of the periodic rent; in tenancies longer than week-to-week no fee may be imposed until at least 3 calendar days after rent is due; the fee may not escalate based on previously imposed late fees.

How much notice does a landlord have to give a tenant to move out in Nevada?

30 days’ written notice for a month-to-month tenancy. At least 30 days' notice for month-to-month and other periodic tenancies, 7 days for week-to-week (NRS 40.251(1)(b)); tenants aged 60+ or with a disability may request an additional 30 days; NRS 118A.220 bars requiring a different notice from the tenant than the landlord must give

How long is a pay-or-quit notice in Nevada?

7 court days. The tenant can stop the eviction by paying the full amount within that time.

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