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Nevada Summary Eviction Process Governs Statewide

Some RestrictionsApplies statewide across Nevada (2026)

Key Facts

Eviction Statutes
NRS 40.251 to 40.254
Pay or Quit
7 days
No-Cause Notice
30 days monthly
Senior Extension
30 additional days
Last verified: September 5, 2026Source: Nevada Legislature

Summary

Nevada eviction procedures are exclusively set by state law under NRS 40.251 through 40.254, allowing summary eviction for nonpayment, lease violation, or no-cause termination after lease expiration, with no general just-cause requirement.

Unlawful detainer: Possession of property leased for indefinite time after notice to surrender; older person or person with a disability entitled to extension of period of possession upon request; federal worker, tribal worker, state worker or household member of such worker may request extension of period of possession. 1. A tenant of real property, a recreational vehicle or a mobile home for a term less than life is guilty of an unlawful detainer when having leased: (a) Real property, except as otherwise provided in this section, or a mobile home for an indefinite time, with monthly or other periodic rent reserved, the tenant continues in possession thereof, in person or by subtenant, without the landlord's consent after the expiration of a notice of: (1) For tenancies from week to week, at least 7 days; (2) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, for all other periodic tenancies, at least 30 days; or (3) For tenancies at will, at least 5 days.

Source: Nevada LegislatureView official code

Full Breakdown

NRS 40.251 authorizes no-cause termination of periodic tenancies with statutory notice (30 days for month-to-month, 7 for week-to-week). NRS 40.253 establishes summary eviction for nonpayment of rent, requiring a 7-day pay-or-quit notice before filing. NRS 40.2514 covers waste, illegal use, and lease breach. Tenants 60 or older, or with disabilities, may request 30 additional days under NRS 40.251(2). Because these procedures are exclusively state-controlled, Nevada cities cannot impose just-cause eviction ordinances or extend notice periods. Federal CARES Act protections still apply to covered properties.

Violations & Penalties

Improper notice or filings result in dismissal of the eviction. Landlords engaging in self-help eviction face liability under NRS 118A.390 for actual damages, statutory damages, and attorney fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Nevada require just cause to evict a tenant?
No. NRS 40.251 permits no-cause termination once a lease expires or for periodic tenancies, provided proper notice is served. Cities cannot add a just-cause requirement.
How quickly can a Nevada landlord evict for unpaid rent?
Under NRS 40.253, a landlord may serve a 7-day pay-or-quit notice. If unpaid and the tenant fails to file a tenant affidavit, summary eviction can occur within roughly two to three weeks.

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