Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.110
“Normal wear” defined.
Operative Text
“Normal wear” means that deterioration which occurs without negligence, carelessness or abuse of the premises, equipment or chattels by the tenant, a member of the tenant’s household or other person on the premises with the tenant’s consent.
Under Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.110, Nevada law defines "normal wear" as the natural deterioration of a rental property that happens through ordinary use, not through negligence, carelessness, or abuse by the tenant, household members, or guests. This definition matters because landlords generally cannot charge tenants for damage that falls within this category. The distinction between normal wear and actual damage shapes how security deposits may lawfully be applied at the end of a tenancy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.110 establishes that deterioration resulting from ordinary, everyday use of the premises is classified as normal wear, which landlords typically cannot deduct from a security deposit. Compliant operators generally document the property's condition at move-in and move-out with dated photographs and written checklists to distinguish normal wear from tenant-caused damage. Keeping clear records of any repairs and their costs helps support deductions that go beyond what the statute defines as normal wear.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.110 gives tenants a statutory basis to contest security deposit deductions for deterioration that qualifies as normal wear, meaning wear that occurred without negligence or abuse. Tenants who believe a landlord has improperly withheld deposit funds for normal wear may have options such as raising the definition as a defense in small claims court or contacting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Documenting the rental unit's condition at move-in and move-out can help establish whether any deterioration falls within the normal wear standard.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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