Nevada landlord-tenant laws.
Notable Nevada quirk
The 3-month deposit cap counts last month's rent and any surety bond toward the total (NRS 118A.242(1)), and no late fee may be charged until at least 3 calendar days after rent is due (NRS 118A.210(4)).
Nevada landlord law FAQ
What is the maximum security deposit in Nevada?
3 months' periodic rent, and the cap counts the last month's rent and any surety bond toward the total (§ 118A.242(1)). A landlord may accept a surety bond in lieu of a deposit but can never require one (§ 118A.242(3)), and no deposit may be labeled nonrefundable except a reasonable cleaning charge (§ 118A.242(8)).
How long does a landlord have to return a deposit in Nevada?
30 days after the tenancy ends, with an itemized written accounting, handed to the tenant personally or mailed to the tenant's present or last known address (§ 118A.242(4)). Missing the deadline risks liability for the entire deposit plus a court-set sum up to that amount again (§ 118A.242(6)).
Is there a cap on late fees in Nevada?
Yes — 5% of the periodic rent, and only if the fee is set forth in the rental agreement (§ 118A.210(4)). No late fee may be imposed until at least 3 calendar days after rent is due, and the maximum cannot be increased based on previously imposed late fees.
How much notice before entering a rental in Nevada?
At least 24 hours' notice, with entry only at reasonable times during normal business hours, unless the tenant expressly consents to shorter notice or entry during nonbusiness hours, or it is an emergency (§ 118A.330).
Is there a grace period for rent in Nevada?
For late fees, yes: at least 3 calendar days after the due date before any late fee (§ 118A.210(4)(a)). Rent itself is payable without demand at the agreed time (§ 118A.210(1)), and a 7-judicial-day pay-or-quit notice may be served any time after rent becomes due (NRS 40.2512).
How much can a landlord charge for late rent in Nevada?
Capped at 5% of periodic rent; no late fee until 3 calendar days after due date. Grace period: 3 calendar days before any late fee, for tenancies longer than week-to-week (§ 118A.210(4)(a)); rent itself is still due on the agreed date. Late fee terms should always be written into the lease.
What is the security deposit limit in Nevada?
3 months' rent. The deposit must be returned within 30 days after move-out.
How much notice does a landlord need to enter a rental in Nevada?
24 hours.
Is there rent control in Nevada?
Prohibited.
Sources
Summarized from public statutes, state bar guides, and provincial residential tenancy acts. Last reviewed 2026-07-17. Deposit statute: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242. Late fee statute: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.210(4) (5% of periodic rent; must be set out in the rental agreement; cannot compound).
- Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A (deposits, late fees, entry)
- Nev. Rev. Stat. § 73.010 (small claims)
- Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 40 (eviction/termination notices)
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