Nevada Eviction Notice
Notice to pay rent or quit, cure a violation or vacate — with your state's exact notice period, required wording and service rules.
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Nevada rules that this document follows
| Nonpayment of rent | 7 days — 7-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (judicial days)Source: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 40.2512(1) |
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| Lease violation | 5 days — tenant may cureSource: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 40.2516 (5-day notice to cure, then 5-day notice of unlawful detainer) |
| Unconditional quit | 3 days — Nuisance, waste, unlawful business, illegal drug activity, or subletting in violation of leaseSource: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 40.2514 |
| Permitted service methods | personal, substituted, posting and mailingSource: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 40.280 (personal delivery; leaving with person of suitable age at residence and mailing; or posting and mailing) |
| Required wording | Pay-or-quit notice must state the amount due, that the tenant may contest by filing an affidavit with the court within the notice period, and the court's name and address (NRS 40.253(3)); notices must be served by a sheriff, constable, licensed process server or the landlord's agent per NRS 40.280. |
| Statute | Nev. Rev. Stat. Ch. 40 (§§ 40.215–40.425, Unlawful Detainer); Ch. 118A |
Rules current as of 2026-09-07. Statutes change; verify before relying on them.
How to use this Eviction Notice in Nevada
Serve the notice exactly as Nevada law allows and count the days correctly — the deadline is the first thing a judge checks. Do not include late fees in a pay-or-quit amount unless your state permits it. If the tenant pays the full amount in time, the notice is satisfied.
Keep a copy of the notice and the signed proof of service; you will attach both to the court complaint if the tenant does not comply.
Frequently asked questions
How many days' notice for nonpayment of rent in Nevada?
7 days (7-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit), Nev. Rev. Stat. § 40.2512(1). Properties covered by the CARES Act require at least 30 days.
How must the notice be delivered?
personal, substituted, posting and mailing. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 40.280 (personal delivery; leaving with person of suitable age at residence and mailing; or posting and mailing) Keep the completed proof of service — the court will ask for it.
Can I change the locks or shut off utilities instead?
No. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and exposes the landlord to damages. After the notice period expires you must file an eviction case in court.
Related documents
- Residential Lease Agreement — Nevada
- Room Rental Agreement — Nevada
- Rental Application — Nevada
- Lease Termination Letter — Nevada
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