Nevada security deposit law
Security Deposit Laws in Nevada
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When did you move out?
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Nevada security deposit return timeline
Deadline to return
30 days
Statute
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242 (subsecs. 4, 6, 7)
Upon termination by either party for any reason, the landlord must provide an itemized written accounting of the disposition of the deposit AND return any remaining portion no later than 30 days after termination of the tenancy — by handing it to the tenant personally at the place where rent is paid, or mailing it to the tenant's present address, or if unknown, the last known address. The 30 days runs from TERMINATION, not from a forwarding address.
What can a landlord legally deduct in Nevada?
Allowed
- ✓Amounts reasonably necessary to remedy any default of the tenant in the payment of rent
- ✓Repair of damages to the premises caused by the tenant other than normal wear
- ✓Reasonable costs of cleaning the premises
Not allowed
- ✗Normal wear
- ✗Anything beyond the three enumerated categories — subsec. 4 says the landlord may claim 'only such amounts'
- ✗Any lease provision characterizing the deposit as nonrefundable, or waiving/modifying tenant rights, is VOID as contrary to public policy (subsec. 8) — except a reasonable nonrefundable cleaning charge
What if your landlord keeps your deposit wrongfully in Nevada?
Under subsec. 6, a landlord who fails or refuses to return the remainder within 30 days is liable for damages (a) in an amount equal to the ENTIRE security deposit, AND (b) a sum fixed by the court of NOT MORE THAN the amount of the entire deposit. Ceiling is about 2x. Component (b) is DISCRETIONARY: under subsec. 7 the court shall consider whether the landlord acted in good faith, the course of conduct between the parties, and the degree of harm to the tenant. DO NOT promise a renter the full 2x.
How TenantNex helps
- 1. Tell us your move-out date, deposit amount, and landlord's address — two minutes.
- 2. We generate a demand letter citing Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242 (subsecs. 4, 6, 7) and your exact deadline.
- 3. We mail it to your landlord via USPS Certified Mail with return receipt.
- 4. You track delivery on your case page, with day-7 and day-14 follow-up.
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Nevada tenant rights resources
- HUD — tenant rights and resources
- Find your state's consumer protection / Attorney General office
- Key statute: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242 (subsecs. 4, 6, 7) — verified against the official text on 2026-09-04.
Every fact on this page is verified against Nevada's official statutory text as of 2026-09-04. TenantNex is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. For complex disputes, consult a licensed attorney in Nevada.
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30 days
Nevada law sets this deadline — your landlord must return your deposit or itemize deductions by then.
If they wrongfully withhold
up to 2× your deposit
Add your deposit amount above for the exact figure.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242 (subsecs. 4, 6, 7) — verified against the official statute 2026-09-04
Your 30 days started the day you moved out — that clock is running right now whether or not your landlord acts, and the 2× penalty only exists if you demanded it in writing before it closed.
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| Option | Price | Effort | Follow-up |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Hire an attorney | $300–2,000+ | — | — |
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- Step 1 — certified demand letter citing your state statute, deadline and penalty
- Mailed USPS Certified with return receipt, tracked to your landlord’s door
- Step 2 — day-14 notice of intent to file, the one most landlords act on
- Step 3 — your small-claims packet: the right form for your county, filled in
- Where to file, what it costs, and how to serve your landlord
- Evidence checklist, with your certified receipt as Exhibit A
- Counter-response letter if your landlord disputes or underpays
- Attorney referral if it is still unresolved after 21 days
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