Nevada Statewide Rule
Nevada Summary Eviction Process Governs Statewide
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
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.
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
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