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FAQs
Nevada HOA Frequently Asked Questions


Repeal the HSW Fine-Foreclosure Exception
Nevada already recognizes that ordinary HOA fines should not generally support foreclosure. But the HSW exception undermines that principle. If a condition truly threatens health, safety, or welfare, the law should require direct cure, abatement, injunction, or code enforcement — not foreclosure over a fine.
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Nevada HOA Records Requests: The List Is Not the Limit
Nevada HOA owners are often told they can inspect only a short list of records. But NRS 116.31175 uses broader language: “books, records and other papers of the association,” including certain listed examples. The list is not the limit.
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Understanding Nevada’s HOA Recall Process
Nevada homeowners have a statutory right to remove an owner-elected HOA board member with or without cause. But recall is not accomplished by anger alone. It requires a proper petition, secret ballot, turnout, and careful attention to NRS 116.31036.
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Who Really Does What in Nevada’s HOA System- At Least On Paper
Nevada homeowners often assume the state’s HOA system works like other regulated industries. It does not. This post explains who does what in Nevada’s HOA structure and why understanding that structure matters before a dispute becomes your own.
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Nevada’s HOA Ombudsman’s- Time For Change
Nevada’s HOA Ombudsman refuses to engage with homeowners on statutory questions — turning education into evasion and accountability into paper compliance.
4 min read


Buying Blind
HOAs control property values, rules, and even foreclosures — yet buyers get almost no insight into how they are governed. It’s time for real transparency and governance data
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11 Tips When Buying Into An HOA
Learn how to review CC&Rs, fees, declarant rights, voting rules, reserves, and master HOAs before you commit
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Private on Paper, Public in Practice — Why HOAs Need Better Transparency Rules
HOA buyers face complex private governments with no screening—unlike private markets that use accredited investor rules to protect the public.
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Special Assessements-When Reserve Shortfalls Are Manufactured
“Many Nevada HOAs manufacture reserve shortfalls by misusing funds — then hit owners with surprise special assessments. Learn how to spot and stop this hidden practice.”
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HOA Board Agenda Changes at the Last Minute
Nevada law requires HOA boards to post clear, complete agendas at least 10 days before meetings. Learn why last-minute agenda changes may violate and how to protect your rights
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