Nevada Eviction Notice Template (NRS 40.253)
Before a landlord can file an eviction case, most states require a written notice that tells the tenant what is wrong and how long they have to fix it or move out. Answer the questions below to create a clear, professional notice — then check it against your state and local rules before you serve it.
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[Your address and phone for the tenant to reach you]
October 15, 2026
To: [Tenant name(s)]
and all other occupants of
[Rental property address]
Re: [Type of notice] — [Rental property address]
Dear [Tenant name(s)],
This letter is formal written notice to you as the tenant of the property at [Rental property address]. Type of notice: [Type of notice].
The reason for this notice is as follows:
[Reason for this notice]
Within [Notice period in days] days after this notice is delivered to you, you must [What the tenant must do within that time]. If this notice is delivered to you on October 15, 2026, that period ends on October 15, 2026.
This notice is given under Chapter 40 of the Nevada Revised Statutes, which requires written notice, served as the law provides, before a landlord may seek an eviction order from the justice court.
If you do not do so within that time, I intend to file an eviction case with the court to recover possession of the property. You will have the opportunity to respond in court, and you may not be removed from the property unless a court orders it. I will not remove you or your belongings or change the locks without a court order.
If you have questions about this notice, or wish to discuss payment or resolving the issue, please contact me in writing at the address above.
Sincerely,
[Landlord or property manager name]
Date this notice was delivered: ____________________
Method of delivery: ____________________
Delivered by: ____________________
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How eviction notices work in Nevada
Nevada eviction notices for unpaid rent and lease violations are counted in judicial days, which leave out the day of service, weekends, and certain holidays. For unpaid rent, the notice gives the tenant 7 judicial days to pay, move out, or contest the notice. For a lease violation, a notice to perform the lease or quit gives at least 5 judicial days. A month-to-month tenancy can be ended with a no-cause notice of at least 30 days in most cases.
Service rules are strict, and local justice courts set out who may serve. Reno Justice Court, for example, requires service by a licensed process server, the sheriff, or an agent of the landlord's legal representative. A nonpayment notice for summary eviction must also tell the tenant about the right to file an affidavit with the justice court contesting the notice. Local justice courts publish standard notice forms that follow these rules.
If the tenant does not pay, cure, or move out, the landlord may apply to the justice court for an eviction order. A tenant who files an affidavit receives a hearing. If the court issues an order, the sheriff or constable posts it and removes the tenant no earlier than 24 hours later. Nevada landlords may not lock out a tenant or interrupt essential services to force a tenant out, and a tenant can seek relief under NRS 118A.390.
What to do, step by step
Check your state and local rules first
Look up the notice period, required wording and delivery method for your state, county and city. Many places set different periods for unpaid rent, lease violations and ending a tenancy, and some cities add their own just-cause rules.
Fill in the notice
Answer the questions above. Name every adult tenant on the lease, state the facts plainly and enter the exact number of days your rules require.
Serve it the way your state requires
States specify how a notice must be delivered — commonly hand delivery, leaving it with an adult at the home, posting and mailing, or certified mail. A notice served the wrong way may have to be redone.
Record how and when you served it
Write down the date, time, method and who delivered it, and keep a copy of the notice. Courts often ask for this proof of service.
Wait out the full notice period
Don't change the locks, remove belongings or shut off utilities. If the tenant fixes the problem, accept it as your rules require; if not, the next step is filing an eviction case in court.
What if the tenant doesn't respond to the notice?
An eviction notice is not an eviction. It is the written warning most states require before you can go to court. If the notice period ends and the tenant hasn't paid, fixed the violation or moved out, the next step is to file an eviction case — often called an unlawful detainer or summary possession case — with your local court.
Until a judge rules in your favor and a court officer such as a sheriff or marshal carries out the order, the tenant has the right to stay. Changing the locks, removing the tenant's belongings, cutting off utilities or otherwise forcing them out is a so-called self-help eviction, which is illegal in nearly every state and can expose you to damages.
Courts look closely at the notice itself. If the period was too short, the wording missed something your state requires or it was delivered the wrong way, the case can be dismissed and you may have to start over. Your local court's self-help center or a landlord association can tell you what your court expects.
Example Nevada eviction notice
A filled-in sample with made-up details, so you can see the finished result.
Greenway Rentals LLC
PO Box 2210, Lakeview, MN 55401 · (555) 201-4478
October 5, 2026
To: Taylor Brooks and Jamie Brooks
and all other occupants of
56 Willow St, Unit 3, Lakeview, MN 55402
Re: Notice to pay rent or quit — 56 Willow St, Unit 3, Lakeview, MN 55402
Dear Taylor Brooks and Jamie Brooks,
This letter is formal written notice to you as the tenant of the property at 56 Willow St, Unit 3, Lakeview, MN 55402. Type of notice: Notice to pay rent or quit.
The reason for this notice is as follows:
Rent of $1,450 for the month of September 2026, due on September 1, 2026, has not been paid, despite a reminder sent by email on September 10.
The total amount of rent now due is $1,450.00.
Within 14 days after this notice is delivered to you, you must pay the full amount of rent owed or move out of the property. If this notice is delivered to you on October 5, 2026, that period ends on October 19, 2026.
This notice is given under Chapter 40 of the Nevada Revised Statutes, which requires written notice, served as the law provides, before a landlord may seek an eviction order from the justice court.
If you do not do so within that time, I intend to file an eviction case with the court to recover possession of the property. You will have the opportunity to respond in court, and you may not be removed from the property unless a court orders it. I will not remove you or your belongings or change the locks without a court order.
If you have questions about this notice, or wish to discuss payment or resolving the issue, please contact me in writing at the address above.
Sincerely,
Greenway Rentals LLC
Date this notice was delivered: ____________________
Method of delivery: ____________________
Delivered by: ____________________
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Nevada pay-rent-or-quit notice?
Seven judicial days. Judicial days do not count the day of service, weekends, or certain holidays, so the deadline usually falls later than a week on the calendar. Count carefully, state the correct deadline on the notice, and use the justice court's current form.
How long does a Nevada tenant have to fix a lease violation?
At least 5 judicial days after service of a notice to perform the lease or quit, under NRS 40.2516. If the tenant does not comply or leave, a second notice is served before the landlord applies for an eviction order. The justice court forms show the required wording for each type of notice.
Can a Nevada tenant challenge an eviction notice?
Yes. For a nonpayment eviction, the tenant can file an affidavit with the justice court by the close of business on the seventh judicial day after service, stating that the rent was paid or tendered or is not owed. The court then holds a hearing before deciding whether to issue an order.
How much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy in Nevada?
In most cases, at least 30 days' written notice, excluding the day of service, under NRS 40.251. If the tenant stays, a second notice giving 5 judicial days is served before the landlord can apply to the justice court. The landlord still needs a court order to remove a tenant.
How much notice do I have to give a tenant?
It depends on your state, sometimes your city, the type of notice and the lease. Periods for unpaid rent can be as short as a few days or as long as a month, and notices ending a month-to-month tenancy are often 30 days or more. Check your state's landlord-tenant law and any local ordinance before serving.
Is an eviction notice the same as being evicted?
No. A notice only starts the process. If the tenant doesn't comply, the landlord must file a case in court and win a judgment. Only a court order, carried out by a sheriff, marshal or similar officer, can legally remove a tenant from the property.
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