What your HOA can and can't do under Nevada law — with exact statute citations.
Nevada Common-Interest Communities Act (NRS Chapter 116) gives homeowners meaningful protections — and Nevada is one of the only states with a dedicated government agency, the Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED), that actively regulates HOAs and takes homeowner complaints. If your HOA violated your rights, you have both legal and regulatory tools to fight back.
These are your enforceable rights under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 116 (Common-Interest Communities Act). Each right has a specific statute citation you can use in any dispute letter.
Your HOA must provide written notice of the alleged violation and give you a reasonable opportunity to remedy or cure the problem before any fine can be imposed.
NRS 116.31031Your HOA must adopt a schedule of fines and can only charge amounts listed on that adopted schedule. If your HOA never adopted a fine schedule, or charged an amount inconsistent with it, the fine is not properly authorized.
NRS 116.31031If you dispute a fine or violation, you have the right to a hearing process to contest it. Nevada law provides homeowners the ability to challenge violations and fines through a formal hearing before the executive board.
NRS Chapter 116Nevada is one of the few states where a government agency — NRED — actively regulates HOAs, investigates homeowner complaints, and can compel HOA compliance with state law. Filing an NRED complaint at red.nv.gov is a powerful enforcement tool most Nevada homeowners do not know about.
NRS Chapter 116 (NRED oversight)Nevada homeowners have the right to inspect and copy association financial records, meeting minutes, budgets, and other official records. The HOA must make records reasonably available upon written request.
NRS 116.31083Nevada HOA executive board meetings must generally be held in open session. Homeowners have the right to attend board meetings and observe proceedings. Only specific limited topics may be addressed in closed executive session.
NRS 116.3108These activities are protected by Nevada state law. Any HOA rule or fine that prohibits these things is unenforceable.
This is the required process under Nevada law. If your HOA skipped any step, the fine may be procedurally defective. Steps marked ⚠️ are the ones HOAs most commonly skip.
The most common questions Nevada homeowners ask about their HOA rights.
No. Under NRS 116.31031, your HOA must provide written notice of the alleged violation and give you a reasonable opportunity to remedy it before any fine is imposed. If your HOA skipped this step, document it and cite the failure in a written dispute letter referencing NRS 116.31031.
The Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED) is the state government agency that actively regulates HOAs in Nevada. If your HOA violated NRS Chapter 116 — such as by fining you without notice or charging an amount not in the adopted fine schedule — you can file a formal complaint with NRED at red.nv.gov. Unlike most states, Nevada has real government enforcement power over HOAs.
Yes. Nevada HOAs must formally adopt a schedule of fines under NRS 116.31031, and can only charge amounts listed in that adopted schedule. If your HOA charged an amount not in the schedule, or never formally adopted a fine schedule, the fine may not be properly authorized. Request a copy of the adopted fine schedule in writing.
Yes. Under NRS 116.3108, Nevada HOA executive board meetings must be held in open session, and homeowners have the right to attend and observe. Only specific limited matters may be addressed in closed executive session.
Request a copy of the adopted fine schedule and compare it to the fine you were charged. Verify you received written notice and a reasonable opportunity to remedy the problem under NRS 116.31031. If either step was skipped, send a written dispute letter citing the procedural failure. If your HOA ignores your dispute, file a complaint with NRED at red.nv.gov.
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