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)