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    Nevada Residential Lease Agreement

    Nevada limits security deposits to 3 months' rent, and requires its return within 30 days after the lease ends.

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    Nevada lease rules at a glance

    Key Nevada rules for a residential lease, with the statute behind each
    RuleWhat the law says
    Security deposit cap3 months' rentNRS 118A.242(1)
    Deposit return deadline30 days after the lease endsNRS 118A.242(4)
    Late feesReasonable fee stated in the rental agreement, not more than 5% of periodic rent; maximum may not be increased based on a previously imposed late fee · grace period: 3 daysNRS 118A.210(4)(b)–(c), NRS 118A.200(3)(g), (5)(c), SB 151 (2019), §§ 7.2 and 8, NRS 118A.210(4)(a), AB 308 (2021), § 2 and § 15
    Landlord entry notice24 hours' noticeNRS 118A.330
    Ending a month-to-month lease30 days (either side)NRS 40.251
    Rent increase notice60 days (Periodic tenancy of less than one month (e.g. week-to-week): 30 days)NRS 118A.300
    Rent controlNo statewide rent controlNRS chapter 118A, NRS 118A.300
    Eviction notice for unpaid rent7 business days (7-judicial-day notice to pay rent or quit)NRS 40.2512, NRS 40.253

    Nevada lease disclosures checklist

    Use a written lease that covers every NRS 118A.200 subject (with rent stated as one all-in figure) and give the tenant a free signed copy, disclose in writing the manager, in-state agent, owner and a local emergency number, tell prospective tenants about any foreclosure, and give the federal lead-paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing (NRS 118A.200, 118A.260, 118A.275). (NRS 118A.200, NRS 118A.260, NRS 118A.275)

    • Written lease must cover duration, rent (as a single all-in figure including mandatory fees), payment, children and pets, included services, fees, deposits and refund terms, late and bad-check charges, landlord inspection rights, occupants, utility responsibilities, a signed inventory and condition record, a summary of NRS 202.470, how to report nuisances and code violations, and the tenant's flag and religious-display rights — In any written rental agreement; a free signed copy goes to the tenant at signingNRS 118A.200
    • Name and address of the manager, an in-state agent for service and notices, and the owner, plus a local emergency phone number (within 60 miles) — In writing at or before the start of the tenancy, or by posted notices under NRS 118A.270NRS 118A.260
    • Whether the property is the subject of any foreclosure proceedings — In writing to a prospective tenantNRS 118A.275
    • Large-font notice at the top of page one about the NRS 205.0813/205.0817 occupancy presumptions — Leases of single-family residences (1-4 units) not signed by a licensed property managerNRS 118A.200(4)
    • Lead-based paint disclosure and EPA pamphlet — Housing built before 197842 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR Part 745 Subpart F

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    Before you sign in Nevada

    If a deposit is withheld wrongly
    A landlord who fails to return the deposit within 30 days owes the entire deposit plus up to another full deposit amount as the court decides (NRS 118A.242(6)–(7)). (NRS 118A.242(6)–(7))
    Deductions from the deposit
    Landlords must give the tenant an itemized, written accounting of how the deposit or surety bond was used (NRS 118A.242(4)). (NRS 118A.242(4))
    Interest on the deposit
    Nevada law does not require landlords to pay interest on security deposits (NRS 118A.240–118A.250 are silent). (NRS 118A.240–118A.250 (silent))
    Rent control and increases
    Nevada has no rent control law; NRS chapter 118A requires advance notice of rent increases (NRS 118A.300) but sets no cap, and no statute expressly bars local rent control. (NRS chapter 118A, NRS 118A.300)
    If rent goes unpaid
    For unpaid rent on a residence, serve a written notice to pay or surrender the premises within 7 judicial days (weekends and court holidays excluded); it may be served any time after rent is due (NRS 40.2512(1)(b), 40.253(1)(a)). (NRS 40.2512, NRS 40.253)

    Nevada lease FAQs

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

    Landlords may not collect a security deposit, surety bond or combination (including last month's rent) worth more than three months' rent (NRS 118A.242(1)).

    How long does a Nevada landlord have to return a security deposit?

    Landlords must return the remaining deposit with an itemized written accounting no later than 30 days after the tenancy ends (NRS 118A.242(4)).

    Is there a limit on late fees in Nevada?

    Late fees must be stated in the rental agreement, be reasonable, and not exceed 5% of the periodic rent (NRS 118A.210(4)) (NRS 118A.210(4)(b)–(c)). In tenancies longer than week to week, landlords may not charge a late fee until at least 3 calendar days after rent is due (NRS 118A.210(4)(a)).

    How much notice must a Nevada landlord give before entering a rental?

    Outside an emergency, give at least 24 hours' notice and enter only at reasonable times during normal business hours unless the tenant agrees otherwise for that entry (NRS 118A.330(3)).

    How much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy in Nevada?

    A landlord ends a month-to-month tenancy with at least 30 days' written notice, and a tenant who is 60 or older or disabled may ask for 30 more days (NRS 40.251(1)(b), (2)).

    What disclosures does a Nevada lease need?

    Use a written lease that covers every NRS 118A.200 subject (with rent stated as one all-in figure) and give the tenant a free signed copy, disclose in writing the manager, in-state agent, owner and a local emergency number, tell prospective tenants about any foreclosure, and give the federal lead-paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing (NRS 118A.200, 118A.260, 118A.275). The list covers Written lease must cover duration, rent (as a single all-in figure including mandatory fees), payment, children and pets, included services, fees, deposits and refund terms, late and bad-check charges, landlord inspection rights, occupants, utility responsibilities, a signed inventory and condition record, a summary of NRS 202.470, how to report nuisances and code violations, and the tenant's flag and religious-display rights, Name and address of the manager, an in-state agent for service and notices, and the owner, plus a local emergency phone number (within 60 miles), Whether the property is the subject of any foreclosure proceedings, Large-font notice at the top of page one about the NRS 205.0813/205.0817 occupancy presumptions and Lead-based paint disclosure and EPA pamphlet.

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