In Nevada, tenants face a rental market characterized by minimal statewide restrictions on how much landlords can raise rent. As of 2025, Nevada does not have statewide rent control laws, meaning landlords generally have broad discretion to increase rent rates as they see fit. However, there are important rules and tenant protections that renters should understand.
No Statewide Rent Control or Caps
Nevada does not impose limits on the amount landlords can increase rent when a lease term ends. Rent hikes can be significant, often reflecting market demand and local rental rates. This absence of statewide rent control makes Nevada one of the more landlord-friendly states, with tenants having limited protections against large rent increases.
Required Notice Periods for Rent Increases
Landlords must provide tenants with proper written notice before any rent increase takes effect:
For month-to-month tenants, landlords are required to give at least 45 to 60 days’ written notice before raising the rent. The increase cannot take effect until after this period.
Tenants under fixed-term leases generally cannot have rent raised until the lease expires, unless the lease explicitly permits mid-term increases. For lease renewals, landlords must notify tenants according to the terms specified in the lease, typically at least 30 days prior.
Limits on Unlawful Rent Increases
While landlords can increase rent freely, certain rent hikes can be illegal, including:
Discriminatory rent increases based on race, religion, disability, familial status, or other protected classes under the Fair Housing Act.
Retaliatory rent increases in response to tenants exercising their rights, such as requesting repairs or reporting code violations.
Breach of contract, such as raising rent mid-lease without permission or notice.
Excessive increases that are significantly above comparable market rents may be challenged as unreasonable in some cases.
Local Rent Control Ordinances
Currently, Nevada’s local governments have limited power to enact rent control due to state laws restricting municipal authority. A few cities like North Las Vegas and Boulder City have adopted modest rent increase caps for certain older apartment buildings, but broad local rent control measures are largely absent as of 2025.
Other Tenant Rights and Protections
Tenants can dispute unlawful rent increases through legal channels and tenant advocacy groups.
Landlords must maintain habitable properties and cannot raise rent to avoid repairs or tenant protections.
The state prohibits landlords from increasing rent as punishment or harassment.
What Tenants Should Do
Review lease agreements carefully to understand rent increase and notice provisions.
Keep records of all notices and communications regarding rent changes.
If a rent increase seems unlawful, tenants can seek advice from tenant rights organizations or legal counsel.
Start looking for alternative housing early if a significant rent increase makes the current place unaffordable.
Nevada tenants in 2025 should expect that landlords can raise rent by any amount so long as proper notice is given—at least 45 to 60 days for month-to-month agreements—and the increase is not discriminatory or retaliatory.
The lack of statewide rent control means tenants have limited barriers to steep rent hikes, reflecting Nevada’s landlord-friendly environment. Tenant vigilance and understanding of lease terms are crucial for navigating rent changes in the state.
Staying informed about local laws and proposals is recommended, as rent control and tenant protections remain active topics in Nevada’s legislative discussions.
Sources
[1] https://www.steadily.com/blog/how-much-can-a-landlord-raise-rent-in-nevada
[2] https://www.doorloop.com/laws/nevada-rent-control-laws
[3] https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/BDR/BDR83_10-0755.pdf
[4] https://www.hemlane.com/resources/nevada-rent-control-laws/
[5] https://faraneshlv.com/blog/nevada-tenant-landlord-laws/
