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This guide is the reading version of our Nevada rule base. In the app, the same rules become dated tasks on each of your Nevada properties, timed to your purchase date, lease dates, property age, and climate, with an email before each one is due. The free preview shows a sample of that schedule for Nevada in under a minute, no account needed.
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Nevada compliance obligations
Nevada landlords commonly track 4 state and local compliance obligations, each listed below with its schedule, its sources, and the date we last verified it. Among them: file the Nevada annual list and business license if an entity holds the property, pay Nevada property tax or its first installment by the third Monday of August, and return security deposit with itemized statement within 30 days of move-out.
File the Nevada annual list and business license if an entity holds the property
If an LLC, corporation, or other registered entity holds the property, it must file its annual list with the Nevada Secretary of State and pay its state business license renewal with it by the last day of its anniversary month (for an LLC, a $150 list fee plus a $200 license fee; the license is $500 for a corporation), and a late filing puts the entity in default, adds penalties ($75 plus $100 for an LLC), and can end in revocation of its charter or right to do business in Nevada.
On a recurring schedule · Last verified September 2026 · source 1 · source 2
Pay Nevada property tax or its first installment by the third Monday of August
Nevada real property tax is due on the third Monday of August, or, when a parcel's tax is over $100, in four installments due that day and on the first Mondays of October, January, and March, and a 4 percent penalty is added to an installment not paid within 10 days after its due date, rising as more installments go unpaid.
Around August 15 · Last verified September 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3
Return security deposit with itemized statement within 30 days of move-out
Nevada law (NRS 118A.242) requires providing an itemized written accounting and returning any remaining deposit within 30 days after the tenancy ends, delivered personally or by mail to the tenant's known address, and noncompliance exposes the landlord to damages equal to the entire deposit plus an additional amount the court may set.
On a recurring schedule · Last verified September 2026 · source 1 · source 2
Test smoke alarms and verify habitability before each new tenancy
Nevada treats a rental that violates housing or health codes on safety as uninhabitable and requires a smoke detector in every unit of an apartment building with three or more units, so testing every smoke alarm and walking the unit for habitability problems before each new tenancy, and at least once a year, keeps the home safe and gives you a dated record if a tenant later reports a problem.
On a recurring schedule · Last verified September 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3
Seasonal maintenance for Nevada
Landlords in Nevada plan upkeep around a hot climate: this guide lists 7 seasonal maintenance items for Nevada in calendar order, each with its timing and the date we last verified it. Among them: tune up air conditioning before extreme heat season, smoke and CO detector seasonal test, and create defensible space before wildfire season (northern Nevada).
Tune up air conditioning before extreme heat season
A March tune-up with a fresh filter and a cleaned outdoor coil gets cooling ready before contractors get busy and before Las Vegas-area highs first reach 90 degrees in April and 100 degrees by late May, in a summer that averages about 78 days of 100 degrees or more, while northern Nevada homes, where 90 degree days usually start in late May or June, can wait until April or May.
Each year around March 1 · Last verified September 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3
Smoke and CO detector seasonal test
An annual full test of smoke and CO detectors (beyond battery swaps) confirms every alarm actually sounds.
Around March · Verified before August 2026
Create defensible space before wildfire season (northern Nevada)
Clearing dead plants, leaves, needles, woodpiles, and wood mulch from the first 5 feet around the home and thinning vegetation out to at least 30 feet before fire season improves the chance the home survives a wildfire and gives firefighters room to defend it.
Each year around May 1 · Last verified September 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3
Inspect roof, flashing, and exterior seals before monsoon season
Checking roof tiles, sun-worn coatings and seals, flashing, stucco cracks, and roof drains and scuppers in early June lets repairs finish before the monsoon storms that typically start in early July and can bring downburst winds over 100 mph and sudden heavy rain.
Each year around June 1 · Last verified September 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3
Irrigation and drought readiness check
Verifying irrigation and drought restrictions protects landscaping and avoids utility fines in dry months.
Around June · Verified before August 2026
Winterize irrigation and exterior plumbing in northern Nevada
First freezes typically arrive in mid September around Elko, Winnemucca, and Ely, in early October around Carson City, and in late October around Reno, so shutting off and draining the irrigation system and backflow preventer and disconnecting outdoor hoses before your area's first hard freeze keeps pipes, valves, and hose bibs from cracking.
Each year around September 15 · Last verified September 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3
Check roof and drainage for damage after monsoon season
Catching monsoon wind and water damage in early fall prevents small leaks from becoming mold and interior repairs over winter.
Each year around October 1 · Last verified September 2026 · source 1 · source 2 · source 3
Baseline upkeep for every rental
Every rental needs the same baseline care regardless of state: this guide tracks 16 recurring upkeep items, each with its schedule and the date we last verified it. Among them: CPA tax document preparation, gutter inspection, and HVAC filter replacement.
CPA tax document preparation
Organized records make tax filing accurate and deductions defensible.
Within 365 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Gutter inspection
Clear gutters prevent water intrusion, foundation, and roof damage.
Within 90 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
HVAC filter replacement
Clean filters protect HVAC equipment and keep energy costs down.
Within 90 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Insurance renewal review
Confirms coverage limits and premiums still match the property risk.
Within 365 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
LLC annual filing prep
Keeps the ownership entity in good standing with state filings.
Within 365 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Lease renewal planning
Planning renewals ahead of time reduces vacancy and turnover costs.
Within 365 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Maintenance review
Keeps small maintenance issues from turning into expensive repairs.
Within 30 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Owner distribution check
Verifies owner cash distributions reconcile with rent and expenses.
Within 30 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Pest inspection
Early pest detection prevents structural damage and habitability complaints.
Within 90 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Property tax review
Reviewing assessments can surface appeal opportunities and budget changes.
Within 365 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Rent collection review
Confirms rent was received on time and surfaces collection issues early.
Within 30 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Rent increase review
Keeps rent aligned with market rates and local rent regulations.
Within 365 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Smoke detector battery check
Working smoke and CO detectors are a life-safety and legal requirement.
Within 90 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Utilities minimal-service verification
Confirms vacant-property utilities stay at minimal service so pipes, alarms, and sump pumps keep working.
Within 14 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Utility reconciliation
Catches billing errors and unexpected usage spikes on property utilities.
Within 30 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Vacant property security check
Regular walkthroughs of a vacant property deter break-ins, squatting, and unnoticed damage.
Within 30 days of the triggering event · Verified before August 2026
Common questions
What are the compliance requirements for Nevada landlords?
Our reviewed rule base currently lists 4 state and local compliance obligations that Nevada landlords commonly track. Among them: file the Nevada annual list and business license if an entity holds the property, pay Nevada property tax or its first installment by the third Monday of August, and return security deposit with itemized statement within 30 days of move-out. Each obligation shows its schedule, the sources it was checked against, and the date we last verified it. This guide is general information for planning reminders, not legal advice.
What seasonal maintenance should Nevada landlords plan for?
The Nevada guide lists 7 seasonal maintenance items timed to a hot climate, in calendar order. Among them: tune up air conditioning before extreme heat season, smoke and CO detector seasonal test, and create defensible space before wildfire season (northern Nevada). Landautomate turns each item into a dated reminder on your property calendar so the work is planned before the season arrives.
What routine upkeep should every Nevada rental get?
Alongside state specific work, the Nevada guide tracks 16 baseline upkeep items that apply to nearly every rental. Among them: CPA tax document preparation, gutter inspection, and HVAC filter replacement. These recur on a regular schedule, and Landautomate schedules each one automatically for every property you add.
How does Landautomate verify Nevada landlord rules?
Every rule in the Nevada guide goes through human review before it is published, and each rule shows the date we last verified it. Each compliance obligation links the primary sources it was checked against. Laws and deadlines change, so if you believe something here is outdated or incorrect, contact us at support@landautomate.com and we will review it promptly.