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.
File a Lawsuit If mediation does not lead to a satisfactory resolution, your attorney may recommend filing a lawsuit. In Nevada, lawsuits against HOAs generally fall under civil court jurisdiction, and the specific claims will dictate the appropriate court for filing.
A homeowners association (HOA) is an organization tasked with governing the affairs of a real estate development owned by multiple parties such as an apartment building.
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.
Office of the Ombudsman for Common-Interest Communities The Ombudsman's office provides education, informal mediation regarding governing documents as well as investigation of disputes.
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.
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.