Nevada

Nevada Landlord Tenant Key Rules

Official Nevada Forms:

 

Security Deposit

TOPIC	RULE
Security Deposit Maximum:	3x monthly rent Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242(1)
Security Deposit Interest:	No statute
Separate Security Deposit Bank Account:	No statute
Non-refundable fees:	The lease agreement must state if there’s any nonrefundable fees, such as a cleaning fee. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242(8)
Pet Deposits and Additional Fees:	No statute. Combined fees cannot exceed 3x monthly rent. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242(1)
Deadline for Returning Security Deposit:	30 days
Permitted Uses of the Deposit:	Rent, damages beyond regular wear and tear, and reasonable cleaning costs. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242(4)
Security Deposit can be Withheld:	Yes Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242(4)
Require Written Description/Itemized List of Damages and Charges:	Yes Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242(4)
Receipt of Security Deposit:	No statute
Record Keeping of Deposit Withholdings:	No statute
Failure to Comply:	Landlord may be liable to tenant for the entire security deposit and a sum fixed by the court. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242(6)(a)(b)

Lease, Rent & Fees

TOPIC	RULE
Rent is Due:	At the beginning of the month or term if less than a month unless otherwise stated in the rental agreement.
Payment Methods:	No statute
Rent Increase Notice:	60-day notice. If periodic tenancy is less than 1 month, a 30-day notice. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.300
Late Fees:	No statute. However, it’s common practice to state any late fees in the lease agreement.
Application Fees:	No statute
Prepaid Rent:	No statute
Returned Check Fees:	3x the amount of check. No less than $100 and not to exceed $500. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.620(1)(b)
Tenant Allowed to Withhold Rent for Failure to Provide Essential Services (Water, Heat, etc.):	Yes. Notice must be given to the landlord and the landlord has 14 days to remedy. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.355(1)(d)
Tenant Allowed to Repair and Deduct Rent:	Yes. Notice must be given to the landlord and the landlord has 14 days to remedy. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.355(1)(d)
Self-Help Evictions:	Not allowed Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.390
Landlord Allowed to Recover Court and Attorney’s Fees:	No statute
Landlord Must Make a Reasonable Attempt to Mitigate Damages to Lessee, including an Attempt to Re-rent:	Yes Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118.175

Notices and Entry

TOPIC	RULE
Notice to Terminate Tenancy:	No specific statute for fixed tenancies because they simply finishd on the end date.
Notice to Terminate a Periodic Lease – Week-to-week:	7-day notice Nev. Rev. Stat. § 40.251(1)(a)(1)
Notice to Terminate a Periodic Lease – Month-to-Month:	30-day notice Nev. Rev. Stat. § 40.251(1)(a)(2)
Notice to Terminate Lease due to Sale of Property:	No statute
Notice of date/time of Move-Out Inspection:	No statute
Notice of Termination for Nonpayment:	5 days for commercial property. 7 days for real property other than commercial. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 40.2512(1)(a)(b)
Notice for Lease Violation:	5 day notice. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 40.2516
Required Notice before Entry:	24-hour notice Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.330(3)
Entry Allowed with Notice for Maintenance and Repairs:	Yes Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.330(1)(b)(3)
Emergency Entry Allowed without Notice:	Yes Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.330(2)
Entry Allowed During Tenant’s Extended Absence:	Yes Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.330(4)(b)
Entry Allowed with Notice for Showing the Property:	Yes
Notice to Tenants for Pesticide Use:	No statute
Lockouts Allowed:	Not allowed Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.390
Utility Shut-offs Allowed:	Not allowed Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.390
Electronic Notices Allowed:	No statute

Disclosures

• Name and Addresses: Disclose the name and address of landlord or authorized agent. (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.260)
• Copy of the Lease: Tenants must be given a written lease. (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.200)
• Domestic Violence Situations: Lease can be broken with appropriate documentation. (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.345)

Duties

Landlord’s Duties

• Compliance: Must comply with health and safety codes. (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.290)
• Repairs: Maintain premises in habitable condition. (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.290)
• Common Areas: Keep clean and safe. (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.290)
• Maintenance: Working systems and facilities. (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.290)
• Garbage: Provide trash containers. (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.290)

Tenant’s Duties

• Cleanliness: Maintain rental unit. (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.310)
• Trash: Dispose of waste properly. (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.310)
• Plumbing: Keep fixtures clean. (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.310)
• Appliances: Use responsibly. (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.310)
• Damage: No damage or abuse. (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.310)
• Quiet Enjoyment: Avoid excessive noise. (Common law)
• Subleasing: Follow lease terms. (Lease-specific)
• Retaliation: Not permitted. (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.510)
• Lead Disclosure: Federal requirement.