How long does a landlord in Nevada have to return a security deposit?
30 calendar days after you move out
In plain terms, the statute says
A landlord who fails to return the remaining deposit and provide the itemized written accounting within thirty days after termination of the tenancy is liable to the tenant for damages in an amount equal to the entire security deposit, plus a further sum fixed by the court of not more than the amount of the entire security deposit. No finding of bad faith is required for liability, although in fixing that additional sum the court considers whether the landlord acted in good faith, the course of conduct between the parties and the degree of harm to the tenant.
Who this covers
Section 118A.242 applies to the dwellings covered by chapter 118A, and NRS 118A.180(2) takes ten arrangements outside the chapter: low-rent housing programs operated by public housing authorities under federal law; residence incident to detention or the provision of medical, geriatric, educational, counseling, religious or similar service; occupancy under a contract of sale by the purchaser or a successor in interest; residence in a fraternal or social organization's structure; occupancy in a hotel or motel for less than thirty consecutive days absent a clear intent to stay longer; occupancy by an employee whose right to occupy is solely conditional on employment in or about the premises; owner-occupied condominium units and cooperative apartments held under a proprietary lease; premises occupied primarily for agricultural purposes; occupancy by a person guilty of forcible entry or detainer; and occupancy under an agreement of sale of up to ninety days with the seller or a successor.
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Questions people ask
How long does a landlord in Nevada have to return a security deposit?
Nevada: 30 calendar days after you move out.
Who does Nevada's security-deposit law cover?
Section 118A.242 applies to the dwellings covered by chapter 118A, and NRS 118A.180(2) takes ten arrangements outside the chapter: low-rent housing programs operated by public housing authorities under federal law; residence incident to detention or the provision of medical, geriatric, educational, counseling, religious or similar service; occupancy under a contract of sale by the purchaser or a successor in interest; residence in a fraternal or social organization's structure; occupancy in a hotel or motel for less than thirty consecutive days absent a clear intent to stay longer; occupancy by an employee whose right to occupy is solely conditional on employment in or about the premises; owner-occupied condominium units and cooperative apartments held under a proprietary lease; premises occupied primarily for agricultural purposes; occupancy by a person guilty of forcible entry or detainer; and occupancy under an agreement of sale of up to ninety days with the seller or a successor.
What happens if a landlord in Nevada is late?
A landlord who fails to return the remaining deposit and provide the itemized written accounting within thirty days after termination of the tenancy is liable to the tenant for damages in an amount equal to the entire security deposit, plus a further sum fixed by the court of not more than the amount of the entire security deposit. No finding of bad faith is required for liability, although in fixing that additional sum the court considers whether the landlord acted in good faith, the course of conduct between the parties and the degree of harm to the tenant.
Where can I read Nevada's security-deposit law?
Nevada's rule is in Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242. The link on this page goes to the official text, so you can read the section yourself rather than take our word for it.
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