Security Deposit Laws in Nevada
Nevada caps security deposits (including any surety bond) at 3 months' rent, requires an itemized accounting and return within 30 days after the tenancy ends, and requires 24 hours' notice before landlord entry.
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Nevada at a glance
- Security deposit limit
- 3 months' rent
- 3 months' rent (deposit and surety bond combined)
- Deposit return deadline
- 30 days
- 30 days after termination of tenancy
- Interest on deposits
- Not required by state law
- Some cities have their own interest rules
- Notice before landlord entry
- 24 hours
- 24 hours' notice, during normal business hours
The rules in Nevada
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Nevada?
Nevada limits security deposits to 3 months' rent (deposit and surety bond combined).
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Nevada?
Nevada rule: 30 days after termination of tenancy.
Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in Nevada?
No. Nevada state law does not require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Some cities have their own rules.
How much notice must a landlord give before entering a rental in Nevada?
Nevada rule: 24 hours' notice, during normal business hours.
Where do the Nevada rules for residential leases come from?
They come from NRS Chapter 118A (Nevada Legislature), sections 118A.242 and 118A.330. We last checked them in October 2026. Laws change, so check the current statute before you rely on it.
How Nevada compares
Nevada is one of 30 jurisdictions that cap deposits by law. Its 30-day return deadline is the same as the most common deadline of 30 days; 15 jurisdictions require a faster return.
What this means in practice
Landlords: state the deposit amount, where it is held and how it will be returned in the lease, and send the refund with any deductions in writing within the deadline.
Tenants: record the unit's condition with photos and a move-in checklist, keep your receipts, and give the landlord a forwarding address in writing when you move out.
Both sides: normal wear and tear is generally not deductible. Disputes over deductions usually go to small claims court.
General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.