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Nevada Security Deposit Return Laws & Calculator
Landlords generally have 30 calendar days to return a deposit under Nevada Revised Statutes Section 118A.242. Use the calculator to check overdue status and estimated recovery.
Nevada deposit calculator
Statutory math from Nevada Revised Statutes Section 118A.242.
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Enter your lease dates and deposit amounts to instantly evaluate:
- State statutory return deadline & overdue status
- Treble (3x) or double (2x) bad-faith penalty eligibility
- Small claims court limit & demand letter generation
Bad-faith penalties
A landlord who fails to return the deposit or provide an itemized accounting within 30 days may be liable for the amount wrongfully withheld plus court costs and attorney's fees (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242). There is no statewide 2x/3x multiplier.
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Wear and tear vs. unlawful deductions
Normal Wear & Tear
Landlord cannot deduct
- Faded or scuffed interior paint from ordinary occupancy in Nevada
- Carpet wear or flattening in high-traffic pathways from normal foot traffic
- Small nail or pin holes from hanging pictures or curtains
Unlawful Deductions
These charges are illegal
- Charging for ordinary wear and tear instead of damage beyond normal use under Nevada Revised Statutes Section 118A.242
- Keeping any part of the deposit without sending the required itemized statement within 30 calendar days
- Deducting for conditions that existed before move-in or that the landlord was obligated to repair
Small claims court filing limits
$10,000
Claims above this Nevada ceiling may need District or Civil Court, or a voluntary reduction to stay in small claims.
View Full Nevada Small Claims Court & Official Form GuideNevada security deposit FAQ
How long does a Nevada landlord have to return my deposit?+
Nevada generally requires return within 30 calendar days after move-out under Nevada Revised Statutes Section 118A.242. If the deadline falls on a weekend, TenantClaim rolls it to the next Monday.
What happens if the landlord keeps my deposit in bad faith?+
A landlord who fails to return the deposit or provide an itemized accounting within 30 days may be liable for the amount wrongfully withheld plus court costs and attorney's fees (Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242). There is no statewide 2x/3x multiplier.
What is the Nevada small claims limit?+
Most tenants can file in small claims court for up to $10,000. Larger recoveries may need District or Civil Court, or a voluntary reduction of the claim.
Does the landlord have to send an itemized list?+
Yes. Nevada requires an itemized deduction statement. Withholding money without that statement is a common unlawful deduction.