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What are valid reasons to evict a tenant in Las Vegas, Nevada?
February 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM
What are valid reasons to evict a tenant in Las Vegas, Nevada?

**Understand the need for a valid reason**

Many landlords wonder, “Can I evict a tenant just because I want to?” In Nevada, you must have a legally valid reason. Nevada’s eviction laws require you to serve the appropriate notice and give the tenant time to comply or move before you can file a case【617652759596605†L203-L208】【617652759596605†L217-L229】.

**Nonpayment of rent**

If the tenant is behind on rent, Nevada law allows you to serve a **7‑day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit**【617652759596605†L203-L208】. This notice gives the tenant seven judicial days to pay what’s owed. If they do not pay and do not contest the notice, you can file for a summary eviction. If they contest, the court will schedule a hearing【617652759596605†L150-L166】.

**Lease violations**

For breaches of the rental agreement, such as unauthorized pets or property damage, landlords can serve a **5‑day Notice to Perform or Quit**【617652759596605†L217-L229】. This notice gives the tenant five days to fix the violation. If the tenant does not comply, you must follow it with a **5‑day Notice to Quit** for unlawful detainer【617652759596605†L217-L229】.

**Unlawful detainer (holdover) or no‑cause evictions**

When a tenant stays after the rental term ends or you have no cause but want to end a tenancy, you must still give proper notice. Nevada requires a notice period based on the rental term — often a **30‑day notice**, followed by a **5‑day notice to quit**【617652759596605†L217-L229】. For weekly rentals, the initial notice can be **7 days**【617652759596605†L150-L166】.

**Illegal or nuisance activity**

If the tenant is engaged in criminal activity, such as selling drugs or causing substantial damage, Nevada law permits a **3‑day Unconditional Quit Notice**【617652759596605†L231-L245】. This notice does not allow the tenant to fix the behavior; if they remain, you can file for immediate eviction. After the court enters an order, the sheriff can remove the tenant within 24‑36 hours【617652759596605†L150-L166】.

**Protect your investment**

Having valid grounds isn’t enough — you must serve the correct notice, file paperwork properly and obtain a court order. At TenantExit Solutions we handle every step: preparing notices, filing a summary or formal unlawful detainer, attending hearings and coordinating the sheriff lockout. If you need help evicting a tenant in Las Vegas, email **[email protected]** or call **702‑806‑4387**. We’ll help you understand your rights and move forward confidently.