There is no specific cap on the percentage by which HOA fees can increase annually in Nevada; however, increases should be reasonable, and advance notice must be provided to homeowners as specified in the governing documents or state law.
Yes, homeowners associations in Nevada can be dissolved. The procedure for dissolving the association may be outlined in the HOA's governing documents, or the board of directors has to approve a motion that will be presented to the members of the organization for a vote.
The HOA is not allowed to trespass unto private property unless (a) the HOA has an easement to that property, (b) the HOA has been allowed by the owner to do this, or (c) the covenants associated with deed allow this, but this would normally be in the form of an easement anyhow.
Nevada legislation dictates that you should have received a copy of your CC&Rs when you bought your home. (If it was a resale, you should have received them as part of your closing package.) If you don't have a copy of the document, reach out to your board or community management company.
List of an HOA's Official Documents All documents provided by the developer, such as community maps, plats, plans, land surveys, permits. Recorded Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs), Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and any amendments. Rules and Regulations.
In 2014, the Nevada Supreme Court held that a homeowner association holds a senior statutory right to foreclose for unpaid dues, wiping out a lender's deed of trust securing its debt. If the lender held a “first” deed of trust, the name became a misnomer.
Federal and state laws regulate HOAs in Nevada, but it is the Nevada Real Estate Department that is ultimately responsible for maintaining the proper functioning of HOAs and their communities.
Possible Ways to Leave an HOA (But Expect Challenges) Dissolving the entire HOA (requires approval from 80%+ of homeowners) Invoking any termination/deannexation clause in the CC&Rs (rare) Petitioning your local municipality (difficult unless there are violations/issues)
Changing Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions Amending HOA covenants, conditions, and restrictions (“CC&Rs”) involve taking a membership vote and recording the amendment on all Lots or Units within the HOA if the membership votes to approve the amendment.