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Nevada renter guide

Nevada Surety Bond in Lieu of Security Deposit

Nevada allows a consensual surety-bond alternative to a cash security deposit. The landlord does not have to accept the bond, but cannot require a tenant to purchase one instead of paying the deposit.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited
Landlord consentRequired

The landlord is not required to accept a tenant-purchased bond.

Mandatory bond purchaseProhibited

The landlord may not require a tenant to buy the bond instead of paying a deposit.

Keep bond paperwork

  • Bond premium receipt.
  • Surety company name.
  • Bond amount.
  • Lease language describing the alternative.
  • Any claim or itemized accounting sent after move-out.
Separate the payment type from the deduction. Nevada treats cash deposits, surety bonds, last month’s rent and a possible nonrefundable cleaning charge differently. Educational information only.

Official sources

Nevada LegislatureNRS 118A.242 — Security deposit ↗

Primary Nevada security-deposit provision covering the three-month cap, 30-day accounting, permissible deductions and damages.

Related Nevada guides

Security Deposit →3-Month Limit →30-Day Rule →Permitted Deductions →