Laws for pet deposits, pet fees, and pet rent vary from state to state—and sometimes between towns and cities with city codes and ordinances that address these charges.

A pet deposit is a one-time payment designed to protect the landlord and the leased premises against damages that may be caused by a tenant’s pet. Pet deposits are usually refundable, depending on the terms of the lease agreement and any applicable state or local laws.

Pet fees are usually a one-time payment required of a tenant to allow the tenant’s pet to stay at the property. Pet fees are usually nonrefundable.

Pet rent is a recurring monthly charge for the tenant’s pet to stay at the property and will often vary depending on the size and number of pets that stay at the property.

Laws regarding pet deposits, pet fees, and pet rent are usually located in a state’s statutes—and sometimes towns and cities have additional laws (city codes and ordinances) that govern a landlord’s ability to require additional charges for tenants with pets.

In Nevada, landlords have the discretion to charge pet deposits, pet fees, and pet rent as part of their lease agreements with tenants. A pet deposit in Nevada is typically a refundable sum that serves as security for any damage a pet might cause to the rental property. The amount and terms of the refund are usually stipulated in the lease agreement. Pet fees in Nevada are generally nonrefundable payments that a tenant must pay to have their pet reside in the rental unit. Unlike pet deposits, these fees are not meant to cover damages but rather serve as a one-time charge for the privilege of having a pet on the premises. Pet rent is an additional recurring fee that a tenant pays monthly for their pet's stay at the property. The specific amounts and policies regarding pet deposits, fees, and rent can vary by landlord and are not strictly regulated by state law. However, landlords must comply with the terms of the lease and any applicable local ordinances that may impose additional requirements or limitations on pet-related charges.