Here's our brief overview of how condos and HOAs compare: Homeowners only own the lot and the structures sitting on it. Owners are responsible for maintaining and repairing their condo, while the association covers the building's common areas and amenities.
Generally speaking, the declaration is the document that creates the inium. The bylaws spell out the day-to-day operations of the association. If your association is more than 10 years old and the bylaws have remained unchanged, board members may want to consider making updates.
Bylaws. The Bylaws of a inium or planned development contain the operating procedures of the homeowners association. These generally include how to call and conduct a meeting, how to vote, how to levy assessments, how to manage association business, and how to keep records.
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.
Homeowners should direct their complaints against a board member to the HOA board or the community manager. An effective board or manager will handle the complaint properly, even if it concerns one of their own. If need be, homeowners can request to enter dispute resolution.
Filing a complaint against a homeowners association board member or unit owner Print Form 530, Intervention Affidavit. Send a certified return receipt letter to the respondent detailing your complaint and a suggested resolution. Wait 14 calendar days.
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.
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.