Reno, NV Local Law
Your complete guide to renter protections in Reno, NV. Learn about local ordinances, rent control status, security deposit rules, and how city law works alongside Nevada state protections.
No
Rent Control
30
Days to Return Deposit
3 months' rent
Max Deposit
3
Local Protections
Max Deposit shows the short version — read the full rule below.
Current rent regulation status
No Local Rent Control
Reno does not have local rent control. Nevada state law governs rent increase practices.
Without local rent control, landlords in Reno may raise rent with proper written notice as required by Nevada law. There is no cap on the amount of increase, but it must not be retaliatory or discriminatory.
Reno-specific laws and ordinances
Nevada landlord-tenant statutes govern protections
Washoe County housing code enforcement
30-day security deposit return under state law
Local ordinances work alongside Nevada state law. Where local protections are stronger, the local rule typically applies. View full Nevada state protections.
Laws that apply to all Nevada renters
Max Security Deposit
3 months' rent, counting last month's rent and any surety bond
Deposit Return Deadline
30 days
Entry Notice Required
24 hours
Governing Statute
NRS
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No, Reno does not currently have local rent control. Nevada state law governs rent increase rules. Landlords must typically provide proper written notice before raising rent.
In Reno, the Nevada state limit of 3 months' rent, counting last month's rent and any surety bond applies. Landlords must return deposits within 30 days after you move out.
Reno tenants benefit from several protections: Nevada landlord-tenant statutes govern protections; Washoe County housing code enforcement; 30-day security deposit return under state law. These are in addition to Nevada state law.
You can contact the Reno local housing authority or code enforcement department to file complaints about habitability issues, discrimination, or landlord violations. Visit your local housing authority's website for details. You can also file with the Nevada attorney general's office for state-level violations.
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