Nevada renters are covered by NRS Chapter 118A, the state's landlord-tenant law. The statute is detailed but practical — it sets specific timelines for almost every dispute, from deposit return to eviction. Most tenants who run into trouble simply weren't aware of the deadlines that protect them. Here's a clear rundown.
NRS 118A.242 caps deposits at three months' rent and requires the landlord to return what's owed (with an itemized statement of any deductions) within 30 days of move-out. Wrongful withholding can mean damages plus the amount wrongfully withheld.
If something essential is broken — heat, water, plumbing, electrical — give written notice. If it's not fixed within 14 days, NRS 118A.355 lets you terminate the lease, repair-and-deduct (capped at one month's rent), or withhold rent into a separate account.
Nevada is famous for fast evictions. A 7-day pay-or-quit notice for non-payment can become a court order within 10–14 days. If you receive any eviction notice, do not ignore it — file an Affidavit / Answer with Justice Court before the deadline on the notice.
Month-to-month tenants can be terminated without cause on a 30-day notice (60 days if you're 60+ or disabled). Fixed-term lease tenants generally can only be evicted for cause until the lease ends.
Under NRS 118A.300, a landlord must give at least 45 days' written notice to raise rent on a month-to-month tenancy (15 days for a weekly tenancy). Increases mid-fixed-term lease aren't allowed unless your lease specifically says so.
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