Updated May 07, 2023
A Nevada eviction notice is a legal document used by landlords to notify their tenants that they have violated their lease contract. The notice will inform the tenant of how they violated their lease and the steps to be back in compliance. If the tenant does not cure the violation stated in the notice, the landlord will have the right to file a Summary Eviction Process (lawsuit) at their Local Justice Court.
By Type (3)
7-Day Notice to Quit (Non-Payment of Rent) – This form is for use when a tenant owes past due rent. The landlord must allow the tenant five days to respond before beginning the eviction process.
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5-Day Notice to Quit (Non-Compliance) – This form is for use when a tenant has failed to abide by the terms of the lease other than non-payment of rent.
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30-Day Notice to Quit (Month-to-Month Tenancy) – This form is for the parties to use when one or the other wants to end a month-to-month tenancy.
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Eviction Laws
- Rent Grace-Period: None.
- Non-Payment of Rent: 7 days. NRS 40.2512
- Non-Compliance: 5 days. NRS 40.2516
- Illegal Activity: 3 days. NRS 40.2514
- Substantial Damage to Property: 3 days. NRS 40.2514
- Termination (Month-to-Month Lease): 30 days. NRS 40.251
- Filing an Eviction: Chapter 40 – Actions and Proceedings in Particular Cases Concerning Property
Court Forms
Landlord’s Declaration for Summary Eviction for Non-Payment of Rent – This form is used when a landlord wishes to file an eviction due to unpaid rent.
Landlord’s Declaration for Summary Eviction for Breach – If the eviction is for any breach of the rental contract other than non-payment of rent, this form should be used.
District Court Civil Cover Sheet – This sheet must be attached when a declaration is submitted to the district court.
Tenant’s Declaration (Non-Payment of Rent) – After being served a notice for non-payment of rent, a tenant can file their answer to the court using this form.
Tenant’s Declaration (For Breach of Lease) – After being served a notice for breach of their lease terms, a tenant may contest with this document.
When is Rent Due
Rent is due on the date specified in the lease agreement between the tenant and landlord. If the tenant fails to pay rent, the landlord must provide five (5) days’ notice to the tenant before beginning the eviction proceedings in court.
How to Evict (Process)
Step 1 – The first step in any eviction is to make sure you provide the tenant with requisite notice as specified in the statutes. If you do not provide notice in a proper manner or do not wait for the specified time period after the notice is given, your eviction matter may not be allowed to go forward. Depending on the situation, provide one of the following notices to the tenant in person, by service via the sheriff or by certified mail:
- 7-Day Notice to Quit (Non-Payment of Rent)
- 5-Day Notice to Quit (Non-Compliance)
- 30-Day Notice to Quit (Month to Month)
Step 2 – After being served with the Notice to Quit the tenant will have five (5) days to file with the Court an Answer Form (for Non-Payment of Rent or other Lease Violation).
Step 3 – After the five (5) day period the landlord can file a Complaint (for Non-Payment of Rent or other Lease Violation) in the Local Justice Court with a Coversheet. You will also need to provide a copy of the lease (if there is one), a copy of the notice delivered to tenant and evidence that the notice was delivered.
A hearing will be set and both parties should attend.
Step 3 – If at the hearing the Judge rules in the favor of the landlord an Order will be granted and the tenant will be required to move-out or be forced out by a Constable who will have the legal right to “lock-out” the tenant from the premises.
How To Write (Notice To Quit)
1 – Retrieve the Required Information
The Nevada Property Lease containing both Lessor and Lessee Signatures should be made available for quick reference while filling out some of the information on the intended notice.
2 – Acquire the Appropriate Form
The Nevada Notice To Quit may be retrieved using the PDF, ODT, and Word buttons on this page.
3 – Record the Recipient Name
Record the Legal Name of the person this document must be addressed to. If this Name appears on the Lease then, make sure to transcribe it properly.
4 – Present the Lease Information
The Lease will need to cite two facts in the first part of this notice. The first fact will be the location of the Rented Property. Report this by presenting the City, County, Zip Code, Building/Street, and Apartment this Notice is focused on.
The second fact to be reported will be the Signature Date. This must be presented in the second statement of this document.
5 – Required Recipient Response Notice
The next two statements provide a choice for Landlords or Landlord Agents to provide an appropriate warning to the Recipient of this Notice. Select the one that applies. If neither applies, then proceed to Step 4 without checking either of these boxes.
Select the “Nonpayment” check box to give the Tenant(s) or Subtenant(s) who will be given Five Days to correct a Lease Violation or yield the Property to the Landlord. Fill in a description of the violation on the blank space in this paragraph.
6 – Monthly Tenancy Agreement Termination
If the subject of this Notice is simply a Month to Month Lease Agreement, then select one of the following statements by marking the appropriate statement.
The first “Month To Month Tenancy” check box will give the Tenant at least Thirty Days’ Notice until the last active Calendar Day of the Month to Month Agreement. This Date must be reported here.
The second “Month to Month Tenancy” check box will give the Landlord at least Thirty Days’ Notice until the last active Calendar Day of the Month to Month Agreement. The last Calendar Date this Lease will be active must be at least Thirty Days after the Landlord receives this document and must be reported in this statement.
7 – Required Landlord Signature
When a Landlord or Landlord Agent issues this Notice, it will need to be Signed. This signature must be provided below the paragraph defining the results of noncompliance on the blank line after the term “Landlord/Agent Signature.”
8 – Documentation of Delivery
The “Certificate of Service” statement requires the Calendar Day, Month, and Year this Notice is delivered to be entered on the first, second, and third spaces. The fourth space must have the Full Name of the person who this paperwork was delivered to.
The three check box statements in the “Certificate of Service” section should be marked according to the method of delivery. The options will define a direct delivery to the intended recipient, a delivery to a second party such as a co-worker of the recipient who is extremely reliable and has agreed to continue the delivery to the intended recipient, or mailed First Class Mail using the U.S. Postal Service.
