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While Nevada might be known for gambling and tourism, there are many other aspects that are drawing full-time residents. Nevada has something for every type of person. In Las Vegas, you get a party-centric environment and fantastic entertainment. Venture outside of the city, though, and you have access to beautiful landscapes and 300+ days of sunshine a year, which is perfect for all outdoor enthusiasts. When you factor in why people are moving to Nevada and how landlord-friendly the state is, investing in rental properties here is a great idea.
Laws that impact the rental market, landlords, and tenants are constantly being decided in states. Make sure you know what’s on your ballot – find Nevada voting information here.
When it comes to Nevada rental laws, there are a few specifics landlords need to know:
Criminal Background Check
HUD (Federal) laws do not classify criminal backgrounds as a protected class, but making a decision to rent based off a criminal background alone could lead to a discrimination charge as it impacts certain protected groups of people disproportionately.
However, if the criminal background check revealed a crime for the manufacture and distribution of drugs, homicide and/or stalking, denying the application is allowed.
Landlords should have a consistent and equal policy or procedure in place to follow regarding criminal background checks so as not to discriminate against one class of people over another.
HUD states that a landlord cannot ask about arrest records, only convictions, as innocent people are commonly arrested though the situation may not have resulted in a conviction.
Some municipalities may have written their own laws expanding onto what you can and cannot ask regarding criminal backgrounds during the tenant screening process.
Repairs
Landlords have 14 days to make repairs.
Security Deposit
Landlords can charge a maximum of 3 months’ rent as a security deposit.
Notice of Rent Increase
Landlords must provide at least 30 days’ notice for rent increases.
Late Rent
Tenants are entitled to a 3-day grace period, and a late charge cannot exceed 5% of the monthly rent.
Required Disclosures
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There are three sections to a residential lease agreement. The first section outlines the custom details of the contract, such as who’s involved and for what address. Here’s an example Nevada lease agreement listing details found in Section 1:
Below are brief answers for some of the most commonly-asked questions when it comes to landlord-tenant law in Nevada.
Yes, tenants may withhold rent under the repair and deduct statute. This statute states that if a landlord does not make repairs within 48-hours of being notified, the tenant may pay to have the repairs done and deduct the cost from their next rent payment.
A landlord may evict a tenant for a few different reasons including violating the lease or not paying rent. For a failure to pay rent, a landlord must give the tenant a written notice and five days to pay. If the tenant fails to pay rent within this time period, the landlord may file for eviction. For lease violations, the landlord must give the tenant five days to cure the violation. After this period the landlord may file for eviction.
Nevada is a somewhat landlord-friendly state. They have minimal restrictions and only have to disclose some information.
Landlords must give tenants a written notice and three days to fix their violation. If the tenant does not fix it, then the landlord may file for eviction. After the landlord files the eviction, the tenant will receive a copy that would have information about the hearing. The tenant then has five days to respond with any defenses. Both the landlord and tenant must appear at the hearing where the judge will make the final determination whether or not the tenant will be evicted.
A landlord is required to give a tenant a 30-day notice of lease termination but does not need to give any reason.
TurboTenant has utilized many municipal sources along with official state statutes in order to compile this information to the best of our ability. However, local laws are always in flux and landlords and tenants alike should be sure to do their due diligence and consult legal help when it’s needed. We hope the following list can serve as a valuable resource and allow you to succeed as a landlord or tenant in Nevada. Be sure to take proper precautions when it comes to finding the top candidates for your unit by utilizing our online rental application and tenant screening services.
Disclaimer: TurboTenant, Inc does not provide legal advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only. All users are advised to check all applicable local, state, and federal laws and consult legal counsel should questions arise.
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