Every landlord operating rental property in Nevada is legally required to uphold the tenant rights established by state statute and local ordinance, regardless of what the lease says. Tenant rights that are guaranteed by law cannot be waived by the tenant in a lease agreement. Landlords who are unaware of these obligations face dismissed eviction cases, habitability claims, fair housing investigations, and statutory penalties that can significantly exceed the underlying rent dispute.
AB 486, Just Cause Eviction (Certain Properties)Pro tenant
Just cause eviction · enacted 2023
Requires just cause for eviction of tenants in certain subsidized or affordable housing.
Nevada Source of Income Protection (AB 308)Pro tenant
NV NRS 118.020 · Source of income · enacted 2021
Nevada: 2021 law prohibits source-of-income discrimination in housing, including vouchers.
SB 256, Eviction SealingPro tenant
enacted 2023
Allows tenants to seal eviction records after case resolution.
AB 141, Late Fee CapsPro tenant
Late fee cap · enacted 2023
Caps late fees at 5% of monthly rent.
NV Revised Statutes Chapter 118ANeutral
NRS §118A · enacted 1977
Base landlord-tenant law for Nevada.
Nevada Rent Control PreemptionPro landlord
NRS §118A.380 · Preemption · enacted 1995
Preempts local rent control but with some exceptions.
Tenant rights cannot be waived by lease clause.
In Nevada, any lease provision that attempts to waive a tenant right established by statute is void and unenforceable, and attempting to enforce it can be used against the landlord in court. Know the floor the law sets before drafting your lease.
Compliance Checklist for Nevada Landlords
Habitability audit, inspect every unit at move-in and after any reported repair request. Log completion dates. Any defect that's left unresolved for 30+ days is a habitability claim waiting to happen.
Written entry notices, document every entry with a written 24-hour notice. Keep a log of date, time, purpose, and notice method.
Security deposit documentation, conduct written move-in and move-out inspections with photos. Return the deposit (or itemized accounting) within the statutory deadline after move-out.
Fair housing compliance, apply consistent, written screening criteria to all applicants uniformly. Train all leasing staff on protected classes under federal and Nevada law.
Source-of-income compliance, Nevada prohibits refusing to rent to Section 8 voucher holders who otherwise qualify. Update advertising, applications, and staff training accordingly.
Non-retaliation documentation, before any adverse action (non-renewal, rent increase, termination), confirm it is not connected to a recent tenant complaint or protected activity. Document the business reason in writing before acting.
