Understanding Eviction Notices in Nevada
Landlords in Nevada must serve tenants with a written eviction notice before going to court. Whether you’re dealing with missed rent, broken lease terms, or a month-to-month termination, the notice must match the reason.
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Types of Eviction Notices in Nevada
Nevada requires landlords to serve specific eviction notices that vary based on the grounds for eviction, such as non-payment, non-compliance, and lease termination.
7-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
Send this form to tenants who haven’t paid rent, giving them a week to settle the payment or face termination of their tenancy, per NRS § 40.2512. Non-compliance may result in the landlord initiating legal proceedings for eviction and claiming damages. Note that under NRS § 118A.210(4)(a), the tenant will get a three-day grace period before the landlord can issue a 7-day notice to pay rent or quit.
7-Day Notice to Pay or Quit
Evict a tenant if they haven’t paid rent on time.
5-Day Notice to Quit for Non-Compliance
Issue this form to tenants who breach the rental agreement terms, giving them five days to rectify the breaches or leave under NRS § 40.2516. The notice must detail the specific violations, including their location, date, and time. If the tenant is conducting unlawful business, creating waste, or being a nuisance, the notice period is three days under NRS § 40.2514.
5-Day Notice to Quit for Non-Compliance
Evict a tenant if they’ve broken the terms of your lease (other than failure to pay rent).
30-Day Notice Lease Termination
Use this legal tool to end a month-to-month lease or any non-weekly periodic tenancy. In this scenario, you don’t have to provide a reason for ending a monthly lease and can initiate the termination process at any time, provided you give at least 30 days’ notice under NRS § 40.251.
30-Day Notice Lease Termination
Use this notice to let a tenant know that you're ending a month-to-month lease.
How to Evict a Tenant in Nevada
Sections 40.215 through 40.425 of the Nevada Revised Statutes govern evictions in the state.
Step 1: Serve Notice on Tenant
If the eviction is for non-payment of rent, the landlord will only need to serve the tenant with the 7 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit.
Suppose the eviction is for any other reason, such as violating lease terms or unlawful business. In that case, the landlord must first serve the applicable notice that describes the violation, followed by a second Notice to Quit for Unlawful Detainer after the first notice period has elapsed.
Don’t take matters into your own hands with a self-help eviction, as these are unlawful under NRS § 118A.390.
Step 2: File a Complaint and Supporting Documents with the Justice Court
If the tenant doesn’t comply with the notice or respond, then the landlord can begin an eviction lawsuit by filing the following documents with the Justice Court:
- Complaint for Summary Eviction.
- All notices were served to the tenant.
- An original affidavit of service.
- A written rental or lease agreement, if any, exists.
Landlords will also have to pay a filing fee to the Justice Court.
Step 3: Attend a Hearing If Necessary
If the tenant files an answer, the tenant and landlord must attend the hearing. The notice of the time and date of the hearing will be mailed to both parties. At the hearing, the landlord and the tenant can provide the case facts and present their sides.
Suppose the judgment is ruled in favor of the landlord. In that case, an Eviction Order is given, and the landlord can arrange to remove the tenant from the premises with the constable physically. Notice to surrender must be given by a sheriff or someone according to NRS § 40.280.
Summary eviction is used for cases where the landlord’s right to possession is clear. It’s used most often for cases involving non-payment of rent.
Related Court Forms
- Complaint for Summary Eviction: This form formally starts the eviction process in court. (Note: This is an example form from Churchill County, Nevada. Ask your local County Clerk for the appropriate form in your area.)
- Landlord’s Statement for Summary Eviction: A landlord can use this form to describe the lease violation and why they seek to evict the tenant.
- Tenant’s Affidavit: A tenant can use this form to respond and defend themselves when an eviction is pending for non-payment of rent in private housing.
