Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.250

Receipts for security deposit, surety bond, rent and other payments.

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Operative Text

Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.250
The landlord shall
deliver to the tenant upon the tenant’s request a signed written receipt for
the security deposit or surety bond, or a combination thereof, and any other payments,
deposits or fees, including rent, paid by the tenant and received by the
landlord. The tenant may refuse to make rent payments until the landlord
tenders the requested receipt.
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Plain English

Under Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.250, a landlord in Nevada must provide a signed written receipt for any payment made by a tenant—including security deposits, surety bonds, and rent—whenever the tenant requests one. If the landlord fails to produce the requested receipt, the tenant is permitted to withhold rent payments until the receipt is delivered. The provision creates both an obligation for landlords and a specific remedy for tenants tied directly to that obligation.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.250 requires Nevada landlords to issue a signed written receipt for security deposits, surety bonds, rent, and any other fees or payments whenever a tenant asks for one. Compliant operators typically maintain a system for promptly generating and delivering these receipts upon request, keeping copies for their own records. Because a tenant's right to withhold rent is triggered by a landlord's failure to tender the requested receipt, timely compliance is a standard part of professional property management practice in Nevada.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 118A § 118A.250 gives Nevada tenants the right to request a signed written receipt for any payment made to a landlord, including rent, security deposits, and surety bonds. If a landlord does not provide the requested receipt, the statute expressly allows a tenant to withhold rent until the receipt is delivered. Tenants who encounter difficulty obtaining receipts may consider documenting their requests in writing and reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on how this provision applies.

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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