Nevada Rental Lease Agreement Templates

Nevada Rental Lease Agreement Templates

A Nevada lease agreement places the terms of a rental into a formal contract between a landlord and tenant. It covers the rent amount, payment schedule, lease term, deposit requirements, and each party’s maintenance duties.

Nevada allows security deposits of up to three months’ rent and requires landlords to provide a written inventory of the unit’s condition before collecting any deposit. Deposits must be returned within 30 days of the lease ending.

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Types (6)

Commercial (PDF)

Covers the rental of retail, office, warehouse, or other business-use property under a fixed-term commercial lease.

 

Lease-to-Own (PDF)

A rental agreement that includes a purchase clause, giving the tenant the right to buy the property at a price set at the start of the lease.

 

Month-to-Month

A short-term lease with no set end date that continues until the landlord or tenant gives at least 30 days’ notice to end it.

 

Roommate (PDF)

Created by tenants living together to set clear expectations for rent, utility payments, guests, and common area upkeep.

 

Standard (Residential)

A 1-year residential lease commonly used in Nevada that outlines rent, deposits, and the obligations of both landlord and tenant.

 

Sublease (PDF)

Lets the current tenant hand off their rental space to a subtenant for all or part of the time left on the lease.

 

Renting in Nevada

Most Common Rental Type Apartments
Average Rent $1,709/mo
Households That Rent 39.9%
Average Renter Household Size 2.5
Rental Vacancy Rate 8.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024)[8] & Housing Vacancy Survey (2024)[9]

What is a Nevada Lease Agreement?

A Nevada lease agreement is a binding contract between a landlord and tenant that sets the rules for a rental in the state. It puts the essential terms in writing and serves as the reference document if a dispute arises.

Nevada law requires landlords to give tenants at least 24 hours’ notice before entering an occupied unit and prohibits entry outside of business hours except in emergencies. The state also mandates specific disclosures about the property’s foreclosure status and any known nuisance conditions.

State Laws & Guides

Laws: NRS Ch. 118A – Landlord and Tenant: Dwellings

Guides:

When is Rent Due?

Nevada does not specify a default rent due date by statute. The lease agreement determines when rent is due. There is no state-mandated grace period, and late fees are not capped by statute but must be outlined in the lease.

Landlord’s Access

Emergency: Landlords may enter the rental unit without notice in an emergency.[1]

Non-Emergency: Landlords must provide at least 24 hours’ notice before entering the unit. Entry is limited to reasonable times during normal business hours unless the tenant agrees otherwise.[1]

Landlord’s Duties

Under Nevada law, landlords must:[2]

  • Building Codes: Comply with all applicable building and housing codes affecting health and safety.
  • Repairs: Make all necessary repairs to keep the dwelling fit and habitable.
  • Common Areas: Keep shared areas clean and in a safe condition.
  • Systems: Maintain all electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and sanitary systems in good working order.
  • Water & Heat: Supply running water and a reasonable amount of hot water and heat at all times.

Tenant’s Duties

Tenants must comply with the following:[3]

  • Lease Terms: Comply with all rules and obligations in the lease agreement.
  • Cleanliness: Keep the rental unit clean and free of trash.
  • Trash: Dispose of garbage in a safe and sanitary manner.
  • Appliances & Systems: Use all fixtures and appliances in the manner they are intended and keep them reasonably clean.
  • Property Care: Do not deliberately or negligently damage any part of the premises.
  • Quiet Enjoyment: Do not disturb other tenants’ peaceful enjoyment of the premises.

Required Disclosures

Inventory and Condition (NRS 118A.200(k)): The lease must include a signed record of the inventory and condition of the premises at the beginning of the tenancy.[4]

Nuisance Summary (NRS 118A.200(l)): The lease must include a summary of the nuisance provisions found in NRS 202.470.[4]

Non-Refundable Fees (NRS 118A.242(8)): If the landlord charges a non-refundable cleaning fee, this must be expressly disclosed in the lease. The lease may not characterize any security deposit as nonrefundable.[5]

Pending Foreclosure (NRS 118A.275): The landlord must disclose if the property is subject to any foreclosure proceedings before entering into a lease.[6]

Lead-Based Paint: Required under federal law for all dwellings built before 1978. The landlord must disclose known lead hazards and provide the EPA information pamphlet.[7]

Security Deposits

Maximum Amount: The security deposit cannot exceed 3 months’ rent.[5]

Returning to Tenant: The deposit must be returned within 30 days after the tenancy ends. If any portion is withheld, the landlord must provide a written itemized accounting of the deductions.[5]

Deposit Interest: Not required under Nevada law.

Uses of the Deposit: Landlords may deduct for:[5]

  • Unpaid rent
  • Damage to the premises beyond normal wear and tear
  • Cleaning costs to restore the unit to its original condition