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Early Lease Termination Laws in Nevada

In Nevada, a tenant can end a lease with written notice when a household member was a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking in the prior 90 days, and a tenant who is 60 or older or has a disability can end a lease with 30 days' notice after relocating for care.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Nevada at a glance

Domestic violence victims
Yes, within 90 days of the act
Ends at the earlier of the end of the rental period or 30 days after notice, with documentation such as a protection order or police report.
Senior, disability or medical
Yes, age 60 or older or disability
30 days' written notice, given within 60 days after relocating for care or treatment, with reasonable verification.

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The rules in Nevada

Can domestic violence or sexual assault victims end a lease early in Nevada?

Yes, within 90 days of the act. Domestic violence victims in Nevada: yes, within 90 days of the act. Ends at the earlier of the end of the rental period or 30 days after notice, with documentation such as a protection order or police report.

Can seniors or tenants with a disability or medical need end a lease early in Nevada?

Yes, age 60 or older or disability. Senior, disability or medical in Nevada: yes, age 60 or older or disability. 30 days' written notice, given within 60 days after relocating for care or treatment, with reasonable verification.

Where do the Nevada early lease termination laws come from?

The rules above come from NRS 118A.345 and NRS 118A.340. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The age and disability section also lets a qualifying tenant end the lease with 60 days' written notice, given within 3 months after the death of a spouse or cotenant.

What this means in practice

Read the lease first. Many leases contain an early termination clause, a buyout fee or a sublease option that may be easier to use than a statutory right. A statutory right usually applies even if the lease says nothing about it, and a lease generally cannot waive it.

Statutory early termination rights usually come with conditions. Common ones are written notice to the landlord, a minimum notice period, and proof such as a protective order, police report, military orders or a doctor's statement. Keep copies of everything you send and note the date and method of delivery.

If you leave without a statutory right, you may still owe rent until the unit is re-rented or the lease ends. Where a landlord has a duty to mitigate, it must make reasonable efforts to find a new tenant, and the amount you owe is reduced by rent the landlord collects or reasonably could have collected. Returning keys and documenting the condition of the unit can help limit disputes.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.