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Nevada Deposit Return Deadline

30 days

Under Nevada law, a landlord generally has 30 days after move-out to return your security deposit (or provide an itemized statement of deductions) — the FAQ below covers the conditions that can change the deadline.

Educational information: generated from our Nevada law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

How Nevada compares

51 of 51 US jurisdictions set a statutory deadline for returning security deposits. Here is how Nevada compares with other states in our database.

StateDeposit Return Deadline
Nevada30 days
New Hampshire30 days
New Jersey30 days
New Mexico30 days
New York14 days

Frequently asked questions

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Nevada?
Generally 30 days after move-out. Maximum 3 months rent (including last month rent). Return within 30 days with itemized accounting. Wrongful withholding: 2x amount wrongfully withheld. Bad faith: up to $1,000 penalty.
Can a Nevada landlord keep my deposit for damages?
Landlords may generally deduct for unpaid rent and damage beyond normal wear and tear, but must account for deductions. Deductions for ordinary wear and tear are not allowed.
What if my Nevada landlord misses the deposit return deadline?
Missing the statutory deadline (30 days) can expose the landlord to statutory penalties. Maximum 3 months rent (including last month rent). Return within 30 days with itemized accounting. Wrongful withholding: 2x amount wrongfully withheld. Bad faith: up to $1,000 penalty.

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