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Nevada

Nevada Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notices, rent control, and more for Nevada.

How we research these summaries

Every rule on this page is drawn from state statutes and municipal codes and summarized with AI assistance. Each one cites the statute it's based on and links to a published text of that law so you can read it firsthand. Where a page says a city or county has no local rule on a topic, that means none was found for the topics covered here — not that none exists. Local governments also regulate rental housing in ways these pages don't track, including registration, licensing, inspections and habitability standards. These summaries may be incomplete or out of date, laws change often, and every property and tenancy has specifics a summary can't capture — so treat this as a starting point for your own research, not as legal advice, and check with the local jurisdiction and a qualified attorney before acting on your particular situation.

What to Know in Nevada

Sources last checked July 2026

Nevada requires a landlord to serve any no-cause termination notice through a licensed process server, constable, or sheriff — never personally — and a tenant 60 or older, or with a qualifying disability, may request a further 30-day extension, under NRS 40.251. A month-to-month rent increase takes more notice than in many states: 60 days under NRS 118A.300, or 30 days for a periodic tenancy under a month. For a lease violation other than nonpayment, Nevada uses a two-step process — a 5-day notice to cure or quit, then a separate 5-day unlawful detainer notice if the tenant does not cure.

  • 7-day notice required before eviction for nonpayment of rent
  • To terminate a month-to-month tenancy without cause in Nevada, either the landlord or the tenant must provide at least 30 days' written notice before the end of the rental...
  • No rent control — no statutory cap on rent increases
  • Under NRS 118A.300, a landlord may not increase rent payable by a tenant unless the landlord serves the tenant with advance written notice.
  • Security deposits capped at 3 months' rent
5 rules summarized · Each linked to the law it cites

Security Deposit Limits

Security Deposit Limits

What is the security deposit limit in Nevada?

Under NRS 118A.242, a landlord may not demand or receive a security deposit, in any form, in an amount or value in excess of 3 months' rent for an unfurnished unit. All deposits, pet deposits, and other prepaid charges—other than an advance payment of the last month's rent—count toward this cap. Landlords must return the security deposit, together with a written itemization of any deductions, within 30 calendar days after the tenant vacates and provides a forwarding address. Failure to comply allows the tenant to recover actual damages plus a $500 civil penalty.

NRS 118A.242

Eviction Notice Requirements

Eviction Notice Requirements

What are the eviction notice requirements in Nevada?

Nevada law (NRS 40.253, NRS 40.2514, NRS 40.2516) prescribes specific notice periods before a landlord may file for eviction. For nonpayment of rent, the landlord must serve a 7-Day Notice to Pay or Quit; if rent is not paid within 7 days, the landlord may proceed with an unlawful detainer action. For a lease violation (other than nonpayment), the landlord must serve a 5-Day Notice to Perform Lease Condition or Quit (NRS 40.2516); if the tenant does not cure, the landlord must then serve a SECOND, separate 5-Day Notice to Quit for unlawful detainer before filing. For illegal activity, a 3-Day Notice to Vacate may be issued, after which the landlord may file a separate 5-Day unlawful detainer notice. For no-cause termination of a month-to-month tenancy, a 30-Day Notice to Quit is required (NRS 40.251). Nevada does not require just cause for no-fault evictions.

NRS 40.251, NRS 40.253, NRS 40.2514, NRS 40.2516

Rent Increase Notice Periods

Rent Increase Notice Periods

How much notice is required for rent increases in Nevada?

Under NRS 118A.300, a landlord may not increase rent payable by a tenant unless the landlord serves the tenant with advance written notice. For a month-to-month tenancy, the landlord must provide at least 60 days' written notice prior to the first rental payment to be increased. For any periodic tenancy of less than one month (e.g., week-to-week), at least 30 days' written notice is required. The notice must state the new rental amount and its effective date. A landlord may not increase rent as retaliation for a tenant exercising any legal right (NRS 118A.510). There is no cap on the amount of any rent increase.

NRS 118A.300

Rent Control / Rent Increase Caps

Rent Control / Rent Increase Caps

Is there rent control in Nevada?

Nevada has no statewide law limiting the amount by which a landlord may increase rent. Landlords may raise rent by any dollar amount, provided they give the required advance written notice under NRS 118A.300. No Nevada city or county currently has a local rent control ordinance; any attempt to enact one would require state enabling legislation. While a rent increase could theoretically be challenged as unconscionable in egregious circumstances, no statutory cap exists. Landlords may not increase rent in retaliation for a tenant's protected activities under NRS 118A.510.

NRS 118A.300, NRS 118A.510

Move-Out & Lease Termination Notice

Move-Out & Lease Termination Notice

What is the move-out notice requirement in Nevada?

To terminate a month-to-month tenancy without cause in Nevada, either the landlord or the tenant must provide at least 30 days' written notice before the end of the rental period (NRS 40.251, NRS 118A.210). For week-to-week tenancies, a 7-day notice is required. Tenants wishing to vacate a month-to-month tenancy should provide 30 days' written notice to avoid liability for additional rent. Landlords must serve no-cause notices through a licensed process server, constable, or sheriff — a landlord may not serve the notice themselves. Tenants who are 60 or older or have a qualifying disability may request an additional 30-day extension in writing.

NRS 40.251, NRS 118A.210

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