VI. Termination of Rental AgreementsWhen can a tenant terminate a rental agreement?
Repairs: If repairs are not made timely pursuant to law, i.e., non-emergency repairs within 14 days of written notice, a tenant may terminate the rental agreement immediately and demand the remainder of the month's rent and security deposit.
NRS 118A.350.Removal Or Exclusion Of Tenant: Willful Interruption Of Essential Services If a landlord unlawfully "locks out" or otherwise illegally removes or excludes a tenant or if a landlord willfully interrupts any essential service (heat, water, gas, etc.), a tenant may, among other options, terminate the rental agreement. The tenant may then demand the remainder of the month's rent and security deposit.
NRS 118A.390.Failure To Deliver Possession: If the landlord fails to deliver possession of the dwelling unit, the tenant may terminate the rental agreement upon five days written notice to the landlord. Upon termination, the landlord must return all prepaid rent, security deposit and fees or charges originally made to secure the rental agreement.
NRS 118A.370.Senior Surviving Spouse: For all leases signed after July 1, 1977, a spouse, either of whom is 60 years of age or over, may terminate the rental or lease agreement after the death of their spouse by giving the landlord 30 days written notice. This applies only to senior tenants with a combined annual income of no more than $10,000 for the calendar year preceding the death.
NRS 118A.340.Damage Or Destruction By Fire Or Casualty: If the dwelling unit or premises is damaged or destroyed by fire or casualty (i.e., lightening, floods, storms, etc.), to substantially impair enjoyment of the dwelling, the tenant may immediately vacate and notify the landlord within 7 days of his intention to terminate the rental agreement; in which case the rental agreement terminates as of the date of vacating.
NRS 118A.400.When can a landlord terminate a rental agreement?
No Cause Termination: If you are renting without a lease for a fixed term and do not have help with your rent from a governmental agency, a landlord may terminate your rental agreement without a reason by giving you 30 days notice in writing. If you rent week to week, the landlord is required to give you only 7 days notice.
NRS 40.251.Lease Violation: If you fail to perform a condition of the lease such as mowing the lawn or keeping a pet not allowed in the rental agreement, the lease or rental agreement can be terminated within five (5) days of written notice, unless the tenant performs the condition within five (5) days of receiving the notice. NRS 40.2516 and NRS 118A.430. If your landlord owns four (4) or fewer units and personally manages them you must perform the condition within three (3) days to avoid termination.
NRS 40.2516.Non-Payment Of Rent: The landlord does not have to give you a grace period to pay past rent. He can call for the rent due within 5 days of written notice. If you do not pay the past due amounts, he can terminate the rental agreement. Without additional notice the landlord can apply to a justice court after noon of the fifth judicial day following service of the notice for an order evicting you within 24 hours unless you have filed an affidavit with the court contesting the eviction.
NRS 40.2512 and 40.253.If you have resided in your unit for less than 45 days and pay rent for periods of 7 days or less, the landlord can shorten the above notice period to 4 judicial days. See Section VII on non-payment of rent.
Maintaining Or Permitting A Nuisance: Property damage, fighting, and playing loud music are nuisance examples. The person creating the nuisance could be you, a family member or an invited guest. The landlord has the right to terminate any rental agreement based on the creation of a nuisance upon a 3-day written notice.
NRS 40.2514.Property Changing Hands: Unless stated otherwise in a lease, when the rented property changes ownership, the new owners may terminate the tenancy agreement upon a 3-day written notice.
NRS 40.255.Damage Or Destruction By Fire Or Casualty: If the dwelling unit or premises is damaged or destroyed by fire or casualty (storms, floods), to substantially impair enjoyment of the dwelling, the landlord may terminate the rental agreement.
NRS 118A.400.Abandonment: The landlord can take possession of the premises, if he actually knows of the abandonment or if he believes the premises have been abandoned for a period of time equal to one-half of the rental period (unless rent is current or you have given written notice of your absence).
NRS 118A.450.Refusing Lawful Access To Rental Unit: If the tenant refuses to allow lawful access, the landlord may obtain injunctive relief to compel access or terminate the rental agreement.
NRS 118A.500.
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