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The short version
- Except in an emergency, the landlord gives at least 24 hours of notice and enters only at reasonable times during normal business hours unless the tenant agrees otherwise.
- After written notice, a landlord who does not fix a breach within 14 days can face termination, damages or a court order; small repairs up to the greater of $100 or one month's rent can be made by the tenant and deducted, and essential services must be restored within 48 hours excluding weekends and holidays. Dollar figure checked on the official code on October 29, 2026.
- A landlord may not end or refuse to renew a tenancy, raise rent, cut services or threaten eviction because a tenant complained in good faith, joined a tenant group or used a legal remedy.
- A late fee must be reasonable, stated in the rental agreement and no more than 5 percent of the periodic rent, and the cap cannot grow based on an earlier late fee.
- In a tenancy longer than week to week, no late fee may be charged until at least three calendar days after rent is due.
Nevada's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act requires 24 hours of notice before entry, caps late fees at 5 percent of the rent and gives tenants repair and essential service remedies. Retaliation for good faith complaints is barred.
Nevada landlord-tenant rights at a glance
| Rule | Nevada | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Notice before entry | Except in an emergency, the landlord gives at least 24 hours of notice and enters only at reasonable times during normal business hours unless the tenant agrees otherwise. | NRS 118A.330 |
| Tenant repair remedies | After written notice, a landlord who does not fix a breach within 14 days can face termination, damages or a court order; small repairs up to the greater of $100 or one month's rent can be made by the tenant and deducted, and essential services must be restored within 48 hours excluding weekends and holidays. Dollar figure checked on the official code on October 29, 2026. | NRS 118A.350, NRS 118A.360 and NRS 118A.380 |
| Retaliation protection | A landlord may not end or refuse to renew a tenancy, raise rent, cut services or threaten eviction because a tenant complained in good faith, joined a tenant group or used a legal remedy. | NRS 118A.510 |
| Late fees | A late fee must be reasonable, stated in the rental agreement and no more than 5 percent of the periodic rent, and the cap cannot grow based on an earlier late fee. | NRS 118A.210 |
| Grace period | In a tenancy longer than week to week, no late fee may be charged until at least three calendar days after rent is due. | NRS 118A.210 |
| Deadline to return the deposit | Within 30 days after the tenancy ends, the landlord must return the remaining deposit with an itemized written accounting. | NRS 118A.242 |
Repairs and habitability
Every residential tenancy comes with a duty to keep the home safe and livable. Put repair requests in writing and keep a dated record of each step.
Tenant repair remedies. After written notice, a landlord who does not fix a breach within 14 days can face termination, damages or a court order; small repairs up to the greater of $100 or one month's rent can be made by the tenant and deducted, and essential services must be restored within 48 hours excluding weekends and holidays. Dollar figure checked on the official code on October 29, 2026. (NRS 118A.350, NRS 118A.360 and NRS 118A.380)
Entry and privacy
Notice before entry. Except in an emergency, the landlord gives at least 24 hours of notice and enters only at reasonable times during normal business hours unless the tenant agrees otherwise. (NRS 118A.330)
Retaliation
Retaliation protection. A landlord may not end or refuse to renew a tenancy, raise rent, cut services or threaten eviction because a tenant complained in good faith, joined a tenant group or used a legal remedy. (NRS 118A.510)
Rent, late fees and grace periods
Late fees. A late fee must be reasonable, stated in the rental agreement and no more than 5 percent of the periodic rent, and the cap cannot grow based on an earlier late fee. (NRS 118A.210)
Grace period. In a tenancy longer than week to week, no late fee may be charged until at least three calendar days after rent is due. (NRS 118A.210)
Applications and screening
Federal fair housing law applies everywhere: apply the same written criteria to every applicant, and never screen on a protected characteristic.
We could not confirm a statewide rule here. Check your county court or a local attorney.
Disclosures to include with the lease
Disclosures are easiest to get right at lease signing. Other disclosures may also be required by your city or by the property itself, so check before you sign.
Required disclosures. Homes built before 1978 need the federal lead-based paint disclosure and the EPA pamphlet. (Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (42 U.S.C. 4852d))
Required disclosures. Landlords must offer at least one way to pay rent that carries no fee and does not require the tenant's bank account details. (NRS 118A.303)
Security deposits in brief
Deposit limit. The total of any security deposit and surety bond, including last month's rent, may not exceed three months' rent. (NRS 118A.242)
Deadline to return the deposit. Within 30 days after the tenancy ends, the landlord must return the remaining deposit with an itemized written accounting. (NRS 118A.242)
Mistakes to avoid
- Entering a unit without the notice the lease or the law requires.
- Letting a written repair request sit without a reply or a plan.
- Leaving required disclosures out of the lease packet.
- Applying screening criteria differently from one applicant to the next.
- Raising rent or ending a tenancy soon after a complaint without a documented, unrelated reason.
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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
- NRS 118A.330
- NRS 118A.350, NRS 118A.360 and NRS 118A.380
- NRS 118A.510
- NRS 118A.210
- NRS 118A.242
- Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (42 U.S.C. 4852d)
- NRS 118A.303
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Where landlords trip up.
How much notice does a Nevada landlord give before entering?
Except in an emergency, the landlord gives at least 24 hours of notice and enters only at reasonable times during normal business hours unless the tenant agrees otherwise. Source: NRS 118A.330.
What can a Nevada tenant do if repairs are not made?
After written notice, a landlord who does not fix a breach within 14 days can face termination, damages or a court order; small repairs up to the greater of $100 or one month's rent can be made by the tenant and deducted, and essential services must be restored within 48 hours excluding weekends and holidays. Dollar figure checked on the official code on October 29, 2026. Source: NRS 118A.350, NRS 118A.360 and NRS 118A.380.
What counts as retaliation in Nevada?
A landlord may not end or refuse to renew a tenancy, raise rent, cut services or threaten eviction because a tenant complained in good faith, joined a tenant group or used a legal remedy. Source: NRS 118A.510.
Are late fees limited in Nevada?
A late fee must be reasonable, stated in the rental agreement and no more than 5 percent of the periodic rent, and the cap cannot grow based on an earlier late fee. Source: NRS 118A.210.