A notice to vacate—also known as a notice of intent to vacate—is a written notice or letter from a tenant to the landlord or the landlord’s property management agent that the tenant will not be renewing the lease when it expires.

The terminology used in a state’s statutes, court opinions, and practices may vary from state to state, but a landlord can also give a tenant a notice to vacate—also known as a 30-day notice, 60-day notice, 90-day notice, 3-day notice, or notice to quit. The landlord may give the tenant notice to vacate due to the upcoming expiration of the lease term or due to a material (significant) breach of the lease agreement or the tenant’s violation of a law.

A tenant or landlord should read the lease agreement carefully before giving a notice to vacate or notice of intent to vacate to comply with the specific requirements of such a notice. In addition to the terms of the lease agreement, state and local laws may provide the circumstances and process for giving notice to vacate. These laws are usually located in a state’s statutes and in city and municipal codes and ordinances.

In Nevada, a notice to vacate is a formal communication from a tenant to a landlord, or vice versa, indicating the intention to terminate the rental agreement. For tenants, this notice is typically provided when they do not intend to renew their lease upon its expiration. For landlords, a notice to vacate can be issued for various reasons, such as the end of the lease term, a significant breach of the lease agreement by the tenant, or the tenant's violation of the law. The specific time frame for the notice to vacate depends on the reason for termination and can range from 3 days for serious lease violations to 30, 60, or 90 days for lease expiration or other lease-related issues. Both tenants and landlords must adhere to the terms of the lease and Nevada state law, which outlines the procedures and requirements for issuing a notice to vacate. These regulations are found in Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 40, specifically NRS 40.251 for tenants and NRS 40.280 for landlords. It is important for both parties to review their lease agreement and familiarize themselves with relevant state statutes and local ordinances to ensure compliance when issuing or responding to a notice to vacate.