Nevada Landlord-Tenant Law Guide

Nevada's landlord-tenant law provides specific requirements for rental housing with detailed security deposit regulations and eviction procedures. The state has relatively landlord-friendly laws but still requires compliance with basic tenant protections.

Security Deposit

Limit: 3 months' rent for security deposits.

Return Period: 30 days after termination of tenancy. Must provide itemized statement of deductions. If landlord fails to comply, tenant may recover deposit plus damages.

Rent Increases

45 days notice required for month-to-month tenancies if rent increase is 5% or more. 30 days for increases under 5%.

Entry Notice

24 hours notice required for entry, except in emergencies.

Key Statutes

  • Nevada Revised Statutes §118A.242 - Security Deposits
  • Nevada Revised Statutes §118A.290 - Landlord Obligations
  • Nevada Revised Statutes §118A.330 - Right of Entry
  • Nevada Revised Statutes §40.253 - Eviction Process

Common Issues

  • Not returning deposits within 30 days
  • Not providing proper notice for rent increases
  • Failure to provide itemized deductions
  • Entering without 24-hour notice
  • Self-help evictions (illegal)