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Tenant Rights in Nevada

A comprehensive guide to your rights as a renter in Nevada. Covers security deposits, eviction procedures, rent control, repair obligations, and when to get legal help.

Data last updated: Apr 16, 2026

Key Takeaways

  • Security deposit max: 3 months' rent..
  • Return deadline: 30 days after the tenant vacates..
  • Rent control: No.
  • Repair and deduct: Allowed.
3 months' rent. Security deposit maximum
30 days after the tenant vacates. Deposit return deadline
No Statewide rent control
Required Judicial eviction

Security Deposits

  • Maximum amount3 months' rent.
  • Return deadline30 days after the tenant vacates.

Landlord may deduct for unpaid rent, damages beyond normal wear and tear, and costs of cleaning. Must provide an itemized statement within 30 days.

Eviction Process

  • Notice requirements7 judicial days' notice for nonpayment of rent. 5-day notice for lease violations (with right to cure for certain violations). 30-day notice for termination of month-to-month tenancy.
  • Judicial eviction requiredYes
  • Estimated timeline2 to 4 weeks for uncontested cases.

Rent Control

Nevada law (NRS 118A.250) preempts local governments from controlling rents on private residential property.

Repair and Habitability

  • Repair and deductAllowed
  • Rent withholdingNot allowed
  • Retaliation protectionYes

Lease Termination

  • Month-to-month notice30 days' written notice by either party.

Tenant may be liable for remaining rent. Landlord must make reasonable efforts to re-rent. Victims of domestic violence may terminate early under NRS 118A.345. Military members may terminate under the SCRA.

Key Statutes

  • Nevada Landlord-Tenant Law: NRS §§ 118A.010–118A.530
  • Security Deposits: NRS § 118A.242
  • Landlord Obligations (Habitability): NRS § 118A.290
  • Retaliation: NRS § 118A.510
  • Rent Control Preemption: NRS § 118A.250

When to Get Legal Help

  • You're facing eviction, especially with short notice
  • Your landlord is withholding a large security deposit
  • You believe you're being discriminated against
  • Your unit has serious habitability issues the landlord refuses to fix

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the security deposit limit in Nevada?

    Nevada limits security deposits to 3 months' rent. The landlord must return the deposit within 30 days after the tenant vacates, with an itemized statement of any deductions.

  • How much notice does a landlord need for eviction for nonpayment in Nevada?

    A landlord must give a 7 judicial days' notice for nonpayment of rent. If the tenant does not pay within that period, the landlord can file for eviction in court.

  • Can I use repair and deduct in Nevada?

    Yes. Nevada tenants may use the repair-and-deduct remedy if the landlord fails to maintain habitable conditions after written notice. The tenant must give the landlord 14 days to make repairs before deducting the cost from rent.

  • Does Nevada have rent control?

    No. Nevada law prohibits local governments from enacting rent control on private residential property under NRS 118A.250.

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