Security deposit rules in Nevada
In Nevada, the deposit (with any surety bond and last month's rent) is at most 3 months of rent. In Nevada, the deposit balance and an itemized written accounting are due within 30 days after the tenancy ends.
Checked against Nevada law on Oct 28, 2026.
What Nevada law says
What is the most a landlord can charge for a security deposit in Nevada?
In Nevada, the deposit (with any surety bond and last month's rent) is at most 3 months of rent.
Source: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242(1), read Oct 28, 2026.
How long does a landlord in Nevada have to return a security deposit?
In Nevada, the deposit balance and an itemized written accounting are due within 30 days after the tenancy ends.
Source: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242(4), read Oct 28, 2026.
Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.