Nevada Tenant Rights Guide
Security deposits, eviction laws, rent control, and tenant protections in Nevada
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Nevada's Landlord and Tenant Act (NRS Chapter 118A) allows security deposits up to 3 months' rent and requires itemized return within 30 days. Landlords must give 24 hours advance notice before entry. Rent control is prohibited statewide. Tenants have repair-and-deduct rights after proper written notice to the landlord under NRS § 118A.360.
Security Deposit Max
3 months's rent
Deposit Return
30 days
Entry Notice Required
24 hours
Rent Control
Not permitted
Just Cause Eviction
Not required
Repair & Deduct
Allowed
Detailed Protections
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Security Deposit Limit
3 months' rent (NRS § 118A.242)
Limited Protection
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Deposit Return Period
30 days after move-out with itemized statement
Protection Exists
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Entry Notice Required
24 hours except emergencies (NRS § 118A.330)
Protection Exists
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Rent Control
Prohibited statewide — localities cannot implement (NRS § 118A.215)
No Protection
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Repair & Deduct
Allowed after written notice — NRS § 118A.360
Protection Exists
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Just Cause Eviction
Not required statewide
No Protection
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Retaliation Protection
Prohibited — NRS § 118A.510
Protection Exists
Last reviewed 2026. Laws change — verify with your state attorney general or a local tenant rights organization.
Common Questions
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