Nevada (NV) eviction guide
Quick answer
To evict a tenant in Nevada, a landlord must first serve a written notice, typically 7 judicial days for nonpayment of rent (NRS 40.253) or 5 days for a lease violation. If the tenant does not comply, the landlord files an eviction complaint in the local Justice Court. The full process from notice to lockout typically takes 3 to 7 weeks depending on whether the tenant contests the case.
| Legal grounds | Nonpayment of rent, lease violation, illegal activity, end of tenancy |
|---|---|
| Minimum notice | 3 days (illegal activity / nuisance) |
| Where to file | Justice Court (county where property is located) |
| Filing fee | About $70 to $270 (varies by county; Clark County is approximately $270) |
| Typical timeframe | 3 to 7 weeks |
Used for nonpayment of rent (NRS 40.253); the 7 days are court business days, not calendar days.
Used when a tenant violates a lease condition (NRS 40.2516); the tenant can fix the violation within 5 days to avoid eviction.
Used for nuisance, waste, unlawful business, or controlled-substance violations (NRS 40.2514); the tenant cannot cure and must vacate.
Used to end a month-to-month tenancy without cause (NRS 40.251); no opportunity to cure, tenant simply must move by the deadline.
| Step | Timeframe | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Serve the required written notice | 3 to 30 days (depends on notice type) | Deliver the correct notice in person, by substituted service, or by certified mail before taking any further legal action. |
| 2. Wait for the notice period to expire | 3 to 30 days | If the tenant pays, corrects the violation, or vacates within the notice window, the eviction process ends here. |
| 3. File an eviction complaint with the Justice Court | 1 to 3 days to file | Submit the complaint (unlawful detainer) and pay the filing fee (about $70 to $270) at the county Justice Court after the notice period expires. |
| 4. Court serves the tenant and sets a hearing | Hearing typically within 7 to 10 days of filing | The court issues a summons; if the tenant does not file an answer, the landlord may be able to obtain a default judgment without a hearing. |
| 5. Attend the eviction hearing | 1 day (hearing itself) | Both parties present their case; if the judge rules for the landlord, the court issues an Order for Removal (writ of restitution). |
| 6. Constable executes the lockout | 24 to 36 hours after the order is posted | The constable posts the writ on the property, then returns within 24 to 36 hours to supervise the lock change; the landlord must be present and ready. |
Filing an eviction in Nevada costs about $70 to $270 in court filing fees, depending on the county (Clark County is approximately $270). Additional costs include process service fees (typically $30 to $75), constable lockout fees (roughly $130 to $250 in Clark County), and optional attorney fees that can bring a contested eviction to $1,500 or more total.
If the judge rules for the landlord, the Justice Court issues a writ of restitution (Order for Removal). The county constable, not the landlord, posts the writ on the property and then returns within 24 to 36 hours to supervise the lock change; the landlord must be present with new locks or a locksmith. Self-help eviction (changing locks or removing belongings without a court order) is illegal in Nevada and exposes the landlord to actual damages plus attorney fees.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 40, Sections 40.251 through 40.280; Nevada Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, NRS Chapter 118A. Self-help eviction is illegal everywhere; always follow the court process.
Nevada eviction FAQ
A Nevada eviction typically takes **3 to 7 weeks** from serving the notice to the constable lockout. Uncontested cases (where the tenant does not file an answer) can move faster, sometimes closing in 2 to 3 weeks, while contested hearings or tenant appeals can push the timeline past 2 months.
Expect to spend **$300 to $600** for an uncontested eviction covering the court filing fee (about $70 to $270), process service, and constable lockout. Contested evictions with an attorney typically run **$1,500 to $3,000** or more depending on the length of the dispute.
No. Nevada law requires a court order before any tenant can be physically removed. A landlord who changes locks, removes belongings, or shuts off utilities without a court order commits an illegal self-help eviction and can be sued for the tenant's actual damages plus attorney fees under NRS 118A.390.
A **7 judicial day** notice counts only weekdays when the courts are open, not weekends or state holidays (NRS 40.253). A notice served on a Friday, for example, would not begin counting until Monday, making the actual calendar wait longer than 7 days.
Yes. Month-to-month or at-will tenants can be terminated with proper written notice under NRS 40.251 (30 days for month-to-month, 5 days for at-will tenancies). The landlord still must go through the Justice Court process if the tenant refuses to leave after the notice expires.
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