Speaker 1: Following state laws as closely as possible is always the best course of action when it comes to a rental agreement in Nevada. Every landlord may state their own rules and rights for their property, but there are some Nevada landlord-tenant laws that every party has to know of if they want to avoid legal problems with the court of law in the future. As with all the other states, Nevada has its particular landlord-tenant law, which applies to all the landlords and tenants who live in that state. These laws may differ slightly from one case to another, but they essentially work in the same way. However, it may be difficult to know about all of these rules since there are so many. To make things easier for landlords and tenants, in this video, we're providing an overview of the Nevada landlord-tenant law so that every party involved knows what to do when it comes to a rental property. Keep in mind that if you need specific information for your rental case in Nevada, your best course of action is to seek legal advice from an attorney. So, let's dive further. What Does a Rental Agreement Have to Include in Nevada? All the specific requirements for a Nevada rental agreement are stated in the Nevada Revised Statute. Generally, leases that are longer than 12 months should be set in written form to comply with Nevada laws. However, the landlord may choose to use an oral agreement instead if the lease is less than 12 months. Here's a list of the most common things that a lease agreement should always include to comply with state laws. Description of the lease dwelling unit, services and utilities included with the dwelling unit, amount of rent, due dates, late fees and grace periods, security deposit amount, security deposit return terms, inspection rights, list of parties involved in the lease, and miscellaneous clauses. Landlord's Rights and Responsibilities. Rights. Nevada landlord-tenant law allows landlords to collect required rent payments, use security deposits to cover damages that exceed normal wear and tear, and pursue an eviction lawsuit if any breach occurs in the rental agreement. Responsibilities. According to landlord-tenant laws in Nevada, Nevada landlords must give the tenant a habitable dwelling unit with utilities, services, and good condition. Additionally, Nevada landlords also must provide necessary repairs requested by the tenant in a reasonable amount of time. The amount of time required for these repairs is usually 14 days within a notice. If the landlord fails to provide these repairs, the tenant has the legal right to withhold rent or deduct the repairing costs from future rent. In severe cases, the tenant may ask to terminate the lease or seek legal help if the unit becomes uninhabitable. Tenant Rights and Responsibilities. Rights. Nevada tenants have the right to live in a unit that complies with local housing and safety requirements. If there are any existing damages to the unit, the tenant can request the landlord to fix the issue within 14 days of notice. In cases of emergency, the fix may be done within 24 hours' notice. If the landlord fails to do this, then the tenant can cover the damages with future rent payments or seek legal help in a court of law. Keep in mind that Nevada tenants can exercise their housing right at any point of the lease, and the landlord may not send a notice of eviction or terminate the lease abruptly in retaliation. Responsibilities. To comply with local safety and housing regulations in Nevada, the tenant has to comply with all the conditions that both parties agreed upon as well as these following requirements throughout the lease. Keep a safe and quiet environment for other neighbors or tenants. Keep the rental property in a habitable condition that complies with local security and housing clauses. Fix any small damages that may appear on the premises. Provide regular maintenance to utilities and fixtures. General Landlord-Tenant Clauses. The following is a list of the general guidelines that landlord-tenant laws require to be followed throughout the lease. Rent Payment Clauses. Rent payments in Nevada are straightforward. According to the law, tenants must provide rent payments when they're due to prevent legal problems in a court of law with their landlord. These payments are usually due at the beginning of the month, although this may be adjusted by the landlord in the lease. In the case that the landlord didn't specify any rent amount, the price is going to be charged at the fair market value of the rental. Landlords don't have to provide a receipt of rent payment, but tenants do have the right to request one if they need it. If this happens, landlord must provide said receipt. Rent Control. The state of Nevada doesn't have any specific laws regarding rent control policies. Landlords have the right to raise the rent at any amount they consider appropriate. However, they do have to give their tenant at least 45 days of written notice before adjusting. If the lease's duration is lower than one month, the provided notice should be at least 15 days. Late Fees and Grace Periods. When it comes to fees, the landlord-tenant laws in Nevada state that landlords cannot charge a value higher than 5% of the total cost of rent for fees. However, there aren't any laws regarding grace periods, which means that landlords may charge fees a day after the rent is due. Security Deposit Clauses. Landlords have the right to collect a security deposit from their tenants. It's important to note that the security deposit value should not be higher than the value of three months' rent. This value of three months' rent excludes pet fees, a monthly fee that some landlords charge their tenants to have a pet inside their property. Tenant rights allow them to get their security deposit returned after the lease's termination. This means that the landlord must return the security deposit within 30 days of the tenant moving out. Lease Termination and Eviction Clauses. A tenant can terminate a lease at the end of its period if they wish. According to landlord-tenant law, the tenant must give the landlord the following amount of notice. Weekly leases, seven days of notice. Monthly leases, 30 days of notice. On the other hand, tenants can also request the lease termination before it ends for reasons such as an early termination clause, unacceptable living conditions, or domestic violence. Changing to the landlord's side, they may choose to terminate the lease and send a written notice of eviction to their tenant for the following reasons. Unpaid rent or utilities. The landlord must send seven days' notice to pay or quit the premises. Breaches in the lease agreement. The landlord must send five days' notice to cure or quit the premises. Criminal activity. The landlord must send three days' notice to quit the premises. Tenants in a fixed monthly lease have the right to receive at least 30 days of eviction notice. If the tenant suffers from any harassment from their landlord, may the tenant terminate the lease? If the tenant feels a victim of landlord harassment or domestic violence, the landlord-tenant laws allow them to terminate a lease early and seek legal action immediately. Housing discrimination. The Nevada Equal Rights Commission and Fair Housing Act protect the tenant from discriminatory behavior based on their color, race, nationality, religion, disability, and other factors. Additional clauses. Landlord's right to entry. Landlords must give a 24-hour notice before entering the rental. However, the provided notice can be increased to another reasonable time if the landlord and tenant agree. Overall, the landlord-tenant law specifies everything that tenants and landlords must do to keep a legally healthy leasing relationship. Having a smooth lease term is always going to benefit both the landlord and the tenant, so make sure that you keep these clauses in mind at all times. If you have any specific doubts regarding the Nevada Landlord-Tenant Law, we suggest that you seek legal advice. Thank you so much for watching this video. We hope you found it helpful and informative along your property management journey. Take care and we'll see you soon. you