Nevada Security Deposit Law

Nevada Security Deposit Law

Nevada security deposit law generally gives the landlord 30 days after termination of the tenancy to send an itemized written accounting and return any remaining part of the deposit.

The main statute is NRS 118A.242. It covers the deposit cap, surety-bond alternatives, allowed deductions, delivery of the accounting and refund, and remedies if the landlord fails to return the remaining deposit on time.

For the source-focused version, see the Nevada security deposit statute guide.

The rule in plain English

• Deadline: 30 days after the tenancy terminates.
• Accounting: the landlord must provide an itemized written accounting showing what was kept and why.
• Refund: any remaining deposit balance must be returned within the same 30-day period.
• Deductions: Nevada allows rent default, damage beyond normal wear, and reasonable cleaning costs.
• Delivery: the accounting and refund can be personally delivered where rent is paid or mailed to the tenant's present or last known address.

Deposit cap and surety bond

Nevada generally caps the total value of a security deposit and any surety bond at three months' periodic rent. A surety bond is a bond used instead of all or part of a cash deposit when the landlord consents.

If your rental used a surety bond, keep the bond paperwork, payment records, lease terms, and any dispute notices. The deposit and bond rules are part of the same statutory framework.

Allowed deductions

A landlord may claim only amounts reasonably necessary for rent default, tenant-caused damage beyond normal wear, and reasonable cleaning costs.

For damage claims, Nevada puts the burden on the landlord to prove the damage happened during the tenancy and to prove the actual repair costs. That makes photos, videos, invoices, and move-out records important.

If the landlord does not comply

If the landlord fails or refuses to return the remaining deposit within 30 days, Nevada law can support recovery of the deposit and an additional amount fixed by the court, up to the amount of the deposit.

The extra amount is not automatic. The court can consider whether the landlord acted in good faith. Keep the demand focused on the missed deadline, accounting, deduction proof, delivery record, and amount still owed.

Related Nevada guides

• Nevada security deposit deadline
• Nevada security deposit demand letter
• What can a Nevada landlord deduct?
• Nevada security deposit evidence guide

The free guide above explains the Nevada rule. The Nevada Recovery System gives you the state-specific letters in order, so you are not guessing what to send next.

Important: This page provides general information and is not legal advice.