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Nevada security deposit law

Read from the statute itself on 2026-11-09. Statewide rule; a city or county can add its own.

Maximum deposit
3 months of rent
Return deadline
30 days
Interest
Not required by the statute

Deposit, surety bond and last month's rent together may not exceed 3 months' rent; return within 30 days after the tenancy ends. Only a reasonable cleaning charge may be nonrefundable.

Source: NRS 118A.242(1), (4) · read on 2026-11-09

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Maximum legal deposit
$7,500
Up to 3 months of rent under NRS 118A.242(1), (4).
Return deadline
30 days
No later than 30 days after the tenancy ends: an itemized written accounting and any remaining deposit.
Interest required
No
Not required by the statute
Nevada: Deposit, surety bond and last month's rent together may not exceed 3 months' rent; return within 30 days after the tenancy ends. Only a reasonable cleaning charge may be nonrefundable.
Source: NRS 118A.242(1), (4) · read on 2026-11-09

Nevada: common questions

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Nevada?

Up to 3 months of rent under NRS 118A.242(1), (4). Deposit, surety bond and last month's rent together may not exceed 3 months' rent; return within 30 days after the tenancy ends. Only a reasonable cleaning charge may be nonrefundable.

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Nevada?

30 days. No later than 30 days after the tenancy ends: an itemized written accounting and any remaining deposit.

Not legal advice. Confirm with a local landlord-tenant attorney before relying on a figure.

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