If your Landlord has failed to return the security deposit or to properly account for the same within 30 days after the end of a tenancy pursuant to NRS118A.242, the landlord is liable to the tenant for damages: (a) in an amount equal to the entire deposit; and (b) for a sum to be fixed by the court of not more than the amount of the entire deposit. The sum awardable to the Tenant pursuant to NRS 118A.242(6) is determined by Landlord's good faith and the degree of harm caused by Landlord's conduct. You can bring an action in Justice Court since most security deposits are small enough to fall in the Justice Court jurisdiction, either Small Claims Division or Civil Division.
Answered on Jan 02nd, 2014 at 6:44 PM