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Nevada security deposit law: deadline, deductions and penalties

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In Nevada, a landlord has 30 days to return the security deposit or send an itemized list of deductions (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242). Under Nevada law, a landlord who wrongfully keeps a deposit can owe up to twice the amount of the deposit.

Checked against the statute on October 29, 2026.

30

days for a Nevada landlord to return the deposit or itemize deductions

The deadline

No later than 30 days after the tenancy ends, the landlord must return the deposit or provide an itemized, written accounting of deductions with the balance.

What the landlord must send you

An itemized, written accounting of the deposit's disposition, delivered personally or by mail.

Penalty for wrongful withholding

If a court finds the landlord wrongfully kept the deposit, the tenant can be awarded up to twice the amount of the deposit (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242).

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Summary checked against the statute on October 29, 2026. Not legal advice; laws change, so confirm with the source before relying on it.

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Nevada security deposit FAQ

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Nevada?

No later than 30 days after the tenancy ends, the landlord must return the deposit or provide an itemized, written accounting of deductions with the balance.

What must a Nevada landlord send when keeping part of the deposit?

An itemized, written accounting of the deposit's disposition, delivered personally or by mail.

What is the penalty for wrongfully keeping a security deposit in Nevada?

If a court finds the landlord wrongfully kept the deposit, the tenant can be awarded up to twice the amount of the deposit (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242).

How do I get my security deposit back in Nevada?

Give your landlord a forwarding address in writing, wait for the 30 days deadline, then send a demand letter by certified mail that cites Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242 and sets a payment date. If the landlord still doesn't pay, you can file in small claims court in the county where the rental is located.

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