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The short version
- A service member who enters active duty or receives qualifying orders can end a residential lease early with written notice and a copy of the orders.
- A tenant or cotenant who, or whose household member, is a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking can end the lease effective at the end of the rental period or 30 days after written notice, whichever comes first, with supporting documents.
- A month to month tenancy ends on at least 30 days of written notice, and a week to week tenancy on 7 days.
Nevada lets survivors of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking end a lease early with written notice and supporting documents. Older tenants or tenants with a disability who must move for care, and service members, have their own rights.
Nevada breaking a lease at a glance
| Rule | Nevada | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Military service | A service member who enters active duty or receives qualifying orders can end a residential lease early with written notice and a copy of the orders. | Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 3955) |
| Domestic violence survivors | A tenant or cotenant who, or whose household member, is a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking can end the lease effective at the end of the rental period or 30 days after written notice, whichever comes first, with supporting documents. | NRS 118A.345 |
| Month-to-month notice | A month to month tenancy ends on at least 30 days of written notice, and a week to week tenancy on 7 days. | NRS 40.251 |
Reasons that allow an early exit
A few situations let a tenant end a lease early with written notice and no penalty beyond what the law allows.
Military service. A service member who enters active duty or receives qualifying orders can end a residential lease early with written notice and a copy of the orders. (Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 3955))
Domestic violence survivors. A tenant or cotenant who, or whose household member, is a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking can end the lease effective at the end of the rental period or 30 days after written notice, whichever comes first, with supporting documents. (NRS 118A.345)
Other protected reasons. A tenant who is 60 or older or has a disability and must move for care that cannot be provided at home can end the lease with 30 days of written notice. (NRS 118A.340)
Unlivable conditions
We could not confirm a statewide rule here. Check your county court or a local attorney.
What the tenant may still owe
Outside those situations, a tenant who leaves early is usually responsible for rent until the lease ends or the unit is re-rented, whichever comes first.
We could not confirm a statewide rule here. Check your county court or a local attorney.
Month-to-month tenancies
Month-to-month notice. A month to month tenancy ends on at least 30 days of written notice, and a week to week tenancy on 7 days. (NRS 40.251)
Mistakes to avoid
- Billing the tenant for every remaining month without trying to re-rent the unit.
- Ignoring a protected early termination notice because it is inconvenient.
- Agreeing to an early exit by phone without a written agreement.
- Keeping more of the deposit than the lawful deductions.
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Verify current law
We last checked these Nevada rules on . Laws change and cities can add their own, so confirm the current text before you rely on it, and talk to a Nevada attorney about your situation.
Laws named on this page
- Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 3955)
- NRS 118A.345
- NRS 40.251
- NRS 118A.340
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Can a service member break a lease in Nevada?
A service member who enters active duty or receives qualifying orders can end a residential lease early with written notice and a copy of the orders. Source: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 3955).
Can a survivor of abuse end a lease early in Nevada?
A tenant or cotenant who, or whose household member, is a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking can end the lease effective at the end of the rental period or 30 days after written notice, whichever comes first, with supporting documents. Source: NRS 118A.345.
How much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy in Nevada?
A month to month tenancy ends on at least 30 days of written notice, and a week to week tenancy on 7 days. Source: NRS 40.251.