General information, not legal advice. Landlord-tenant rules change, and cities and counties can add their own. Check the current statute and local ordinances, and talk to a licensed attorney before you act.
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The short version
- Nevada has no statewide rent control or cap on the size of rent increases.
- A landlord must give at least 60 days of written notice before the first rent payment that is increased.
- For a periodic tenancy shorter than one month, the notice period is 30 days.
Nevada has no statewide rent control or cap on rent increases. State law instead regulates how much notice a landlord must give before raising rent.
Nevada rent control at a glance
| Rule | Nevada | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Rent control status | Nevada has no statewide rent control or cap on the size of rent increases. | Nevada Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (NRS 118A) |
| Notice before a rent increase | A landlord must give at least 60 days of written notice before the first rent payment that is increased. | NRS 118A.300 |
| Notice before a rent increase | For a periodic tenancy shorter than one month, the notice period is 30 days. | NRS 118A.300 |
Does Nevada have rent control?
Rent control status. Nevada has no statewide rent control or cap on the size of rent increases. (Nevada Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (NRS 118A))
Limits on increases
We could not confirm a statewide rule here. Check your county court or a local attorney.
City and county rules
We could not confirm a statewide rule here. Check your county court or a local attorney.
Notice before an increase
Notice before a rent increase. A landlord must give at least 60 days of written notice before the first rent payment that is increased. (NRS 118A.300)
Notice before a rent increase. For a periodic tenancy shorter than one month, the notice period is 30 days. (NRS 118A.300)
Mistakes to avoid
- Assuming a unit is exempt without checking the exemption rules and any notice the exemption requires.
- Following state rules and missing a stricter city ordinance.
- Raising rent in the middle of a fixed term when the lease does not allow it.
- Giving less notice than the increase requires.
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Verify current law
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Laws named on this page
- Nevada Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (NRS 118A)
- NRS 118A.300
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Does Nevada have rent control?
Nevada has no statewide rent control or cap on the size of rent increases. Source: Nevada Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (NRS 118A).