Clark County, NV local landlord rules
State law also applies. See Nevada landlord-tenant law and the Nevada landlord FAQ. State rules: Security deposit limit · Deposit return deadline · Notice to enter · Late fees · Eviction notice (nonpayment) · Rent increase notice.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Source of income discrimination | Discrimination against renters based on their source of income is prohibited. The code states: "A person shall not, because of the source of a prospective tenant's identified source of income" (§ 12.48.010). |
Details & sources
Source of income discrimination
Discrimination against renters based on their source of income is prohibited. The code states: "A person shall not, because of the source of a prospective tenant's identified source of income" (§ 12.48.010).
Verified Source: Clark County Code of Ordinances § 12.48.010 · last checked 2026-10-16
Back to quick facts ↑Research coverage
1 of 13 topics checked at the local level (state law is covered on the state page). A topic counts as checked only when every subtopic in it is checked or no additional requirement was found after a recorded full read. How coverage works.
| Topic | Status | Subtopics done |
|---|---|---|
| Deposits | Not researched | 0 of 2 |
| Deposit return deadlines | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Rent increases and rent control | Not researched | 0 of 1 |
| Late fees | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Landlord entry | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Repairs and habitability | Not researched | 0 of 1 |
| Screening and application fees | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Fair housing and assistance animals | Checked: requirement found | 1 of 1 |
| Disclosures | Not researched | 0 of 2 |
| Renewal and termination | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Eviction | Not researched | 0 of 3 |
| Registration and licensing | Not researched | 0 of 3 |
| Short-term rentals | Not researched | 0 of 2 |
Also applies statewide
Nevada rules that also apply in Clark County:
- Security deposit limit
- Deposit plus any surety bond (including last month's rent) may not exceed 3 months' periodic rent. Verified Source: NRS 118A.242(1) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Nevada security deposit limit page
- Deposit return deadline
- Itemized accounting and the remaining deposit are due within 30 days after the tenancy ends. Verified Source: NRS 118A.242(4) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Nevada deposit return deadline page
- Notice to enter
- At least 24 hours' notice, entry at reasonable times during normal business hours, except in emergencies or if the tenant expressly consents to shorter notice. Verified Source: NRS 118A.330(3) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Nevada notice to enter page
- Late fees
- Must be reasonable and in the lease. For tenancies longer than week-to-week, no late fee until at least 3 calendar days after rent is due, and the fee can't exceed 5% of the periodic rent. Verified Source: NRS 118A.210(4) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Nevada late fees page
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