Landlord tools · Nevada

Nevada residential lease agreement.

Everything a Nevada lease must get right in 2026 — deposit limits, late fees, notice periods, and required disclosures — plus a free builder that applies each rule for you and outputs a signable PDF.

3 monthsSecurity deposit cap

30 daysDeposit return deadline

24 hrsEntry notice required

30 daysTo end month-to-month

Build your Nevada lease now — free.

These rules are applied automatically. About 5 minutes, PDF download, no account.

Start the lease builder →

Security deposits in Nevada

Nevada caps security deposits at 3 months of rent. Includes all deposits and non-refundable fees combined After the tenancy ends, the deposit must be returned within 30 days. Itemized accounting for any amount withheld Returning one now? Use the free Nevada deposit return letter generator — it computes the deadline and itemizes deductions for you.

Late fees and grace periods

Nevada limits late fees: 5% of periodic rent. Rent must be at least 3 day(s) late before a fee can be charged. No fee until at least 3 calendar days after due date.

Landlord entry and notices

Landlords must give at least 24 hours' notice before entering, except in emergencies. 24 hours' notice, reasonable times. Ending a month-to-month tenancy takes 30 days' written notice (30 days no-cause notice; tenants 60+/disabled may request 30 more). Rent increases require 60 days' advance notice (60 days; 30 days if periodic tenancy under 1 month). Planning an increase? The free Nevada rent increase notice generator applies the notice period automatically.

Required disclosures in a Nevada lease

Lead-based paint (federal). Pamphlet + known-hazard disclosure required (Required when: pre-1978 housing.)
Move-in condition checklist. Signed inventory/condition record required with lease (Always required.)
Nuisance penalties summary. Lease must summarize public-nuisance penalties (Always required.)
Pending foreclosure. Written disclosure to prospective tenants if property is in foreclosure (Required when: if foreclosure pending.)
Late fees and all mandatory fees. Fees must be stated in lease; ads must show total cost (AB 121, 2025) (Required when: if fees charged.)

Clauses you can’t put in a Nevada lease

Waiver of NRS 118A rights or remedies
Late fees over 5% or fees on fees
Barring display of US flag

Utilities and pets

Utilities: No specific statute; lease must state tenant fees/charges including utilities. Pets: Pet deposits allowed but total deposits+fees capped at 3 months' rent.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Nevada?

Nevada caps security deposits at 3 months of rent. Includes all deposits and non-refundable fees combined

How long does a Nevada landlord have to return the deposit?

30 days after the tenancy ends. Itemized accounting for any amount withheld

Are late fees limited in Nevada?

Yes — 5% of periodic rent. No fee until at least 3 calendar days after due date A 3-day grace period is required before charging a fee.

How much notice before a landlord can enter the unit in Nevada?

At least 24 hours, except in emergencies. 24 hours' notice, reasonable times

Does Nevada have rent control?

No statewide rent control. No rent control statewide or local

Ready to write it?

The builder pre-loads every Nevada rule on this page.

Build a NV lease free →

Key statutes: NRS 118A.242 · NRS 118A.210 · NRS 118A.330 · NRS 118A.300 · NRS 40.251. Last reviewed 2026-07. This guide summarizes state law for convenience and is not legal advice; cities and counties may add their own rules.