The Las Vegas security deposit demand letter that gets deposits back.
Your Las Vegas landlord must act within 30 days after termination under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242. If they missed it, the statute is written on your side. We cite the statute, mail your demand USPS Certified, and track the response.
The law that protects your deposit
Deposits in Las Vegas are governed by Nevada state law: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.242. Failure to return or itemize can make the landlord liable for the full deposit plus damages up to the deposit amount. Full Nevada deadline & penalty guide →
If the landlord ignores your letter
Deposit claims from Las Vegas are typically filed in the small-claims court serving Clark County — designed for people without lawyers, with modest filing fees.
Las Vegas at a glance
Population ~660,000 (U.S. Census 2024 estimate, rounded). Every deposit dispute here runs on the same clock: the 30-day statutory window — and a certified letter is the documented first step.
General legal information, not legal advice. City-specific ordinances change; verify current rules or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.