A Nevada sublease agreement is a document that allows a tenant who’s currently renting property (known as the “sublessor”) to rent out part or all of that property to another tenant (or “subtenant”). In Nevada, the current tenant must first check with the landlord or refer to the original lease agreement to see if they’re even allowed to sublease because a contract may forbid subletting.
A sublessor must honor the terms of the sublease agreement (as well as the original lease) and follow all Nevada laws regarding the eviction process, security deposits, and all other landlord-tenant matters.
Laws & Requirements
Sublease and Assignment Provision Laws: NV Rev Stat § 40.2514
Landlord-Tenant Laws: Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 118A
Security Deposit Obligations: A sublessor must return the security deposit within 30 days of the end of the sublease.
Notices: A sublessor must give the subtenant seven days’ written notice to pay rent or leave the property if they can’t pay rent. The sublessor must also provide 30 days’ written notice of their intent to not renew the sublease with the subtenant or the original lease with their landlord.
Permission to Sublet
- Laws: Subletting in Nevada is governed by the terms of the original lease agreement.
- Explicit Written Consent: If the original lease doesn’t permit subletting, the tenant must acquire written notice from the landlord.
- Landlord’s Right to Deny: The landlord has the right to deny, and unauthorized subletting may lead to eviction. [1]
Tax Obligations
Lodging Taxes
In Nevada, the taxation of short-term rentals is governed by individual counties or cities. If a sublease exceeds the duration limits specified by these local authorities, it is exempt from transient lodging taxes.
For instance, Clark County classifies a short-term rental as any lease under 30 days. In contrast, Washoe County sets this limit at 28 days.
Other Counties
Tax rates vary by location, such as:
- In the City of Las Vegas, within the primary gaming corridor, the rate is 13.38%, while outside this area, it is 13%. [2]
- In North Las Vegas, the rate stands at 13%. [3]
- In Clark County, locations more than 35 miles from the Las Vegas Convention Center have a rate of 10.5%. [4]
- The City of Reno charges 13.5% in downtown areas and 13% in suburban regions. [5]
- The City of Sparks applies a 13.5% rate. [5]
- Washoe County, outside of Reno and Sparks, maintains a 13% rate. [5]
Sample
Download a Nevada sublease agreement template as a PDF or Word file below:
Related Forms
Rental Application
Assess if a subtenant meets your criteria for subletting a property.
