Nevada Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

Legal Aspects of Month-to-Month Leases in Nevada

In Nevada, a landlord and a tenant can create a month-to-month lease by agreeing to rent a property based on acceptable terms. The main difference between a month-to-month and a fixed-term lease is that either party can terminate the former with proper notice without incurring any penalty. Furthermore, landlords can modify the lease terms from month to month by providing proper notice to the tenant.

Lease Termination and Renewal

• A month-to-month lease automatically renews each month unless proper notice is given by the landlord or tenant to terminate.
• Either party in a month-to-month lease can end it by providing 30 days written notice.
• An exception exists for renters at least 60 years old or with a disability. In such cases, landlords are required to provide an additional 30-day extension.
• When serving a notice to a tenant in Nevada, it must be delivered in person or by mail.
• Tenants must deliver the notification to you in person and in the presence of a witness.

Rent Increases

• Nevada landlords are legally bound to adhere to the lease terms and cannot increase the rent until its term has ended.
• Landlords aren’t limited in how often or how much they can increase rent after a lease ends, but they must give notice before changing rates.
• Landlords in Nevada must give a 45-day notice before increasing rent for tenants with “at-will” agreements and a 15-day notice for month-to-month leases.

Security Deposits

• In Nevada, the security deposit cannot exceed three times the monthly rent, which includes any last month’s rent.
• The security deposit covers damages beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, and any lease violations.
• In addition, the security deposit can be used to cover the reasonable costs of cleaning the unit at the end of the tenancy. Note that including cleaning fees isn’t standard in all states’ leases.

Tenant Rights

• Tenants have the right to reside in a livable property, and landlords are responsible for ensuring the property is habitable.
• Tenants have the right to privacy, and landlords must provide notice before entering their rental unit.

Required Disclosures

Nevada landlords must provide specific disclosures to tenants, even for month-to-month lease agreements. The purpose of these disclosures is to inform tenants of their rights and the terms of the lease. These disclosures can be included in the agreement or as a separate notice but must be provided in writing.

• Landlord and Emergency Contact
• Move-In Checklist
• Late Fee
• Maintaining or Permitting Nuisance Notice
• Foreclosure 
• Right To Display American Flag Notice
• Lead-Based Paint