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Nevada Security Deposit Rules

Official deposit limits, return deadlines, and legal citations for this state.

Deposit Requirements

Maximum Deposit
3 months' rent (private housing); 1 month's rent (public housing)
Return Deadline
30
Itemized Statement Required
Yes
Interest Required
No
Pet Deposit Rules
No separate statutory pet deposit limit; included in max deposit. Tenant may elect a surety bond instead if both parties agree.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, and cleaning costs.

Security Deposit Timeline

  1. Maximum Deposit

    3 months' rent (private housing); 1 month's rent (public housing)

  2. Return Deadline

    30

  3. Itemized Statement

    Yes

  4. Interest Required

    No

  5. Pet Deposit Rules

    No separate statutory pet deposit limit; included in max deposit. Tenant may elect a surety bond instead if both parties agree.

  6. Allowed Deductions

    Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, and cleaning costs.

Legal Citations

  • Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242