What you are looking for
- The declaration (CC&Rs) and every recorded amendment
- The bylaws
- The rules and regulations currently in effect
- Architectural or design guidelines, if your dispute involves an exterior change
- The fine schedule or enforcement policy
1. Check what you already have
When you bought the home you received a resale package that included the governing documents. Look through your closing papers and the email from your title or escrow company. Many associations also post the documents on an owner website or portal.
2. The county recorder
CC&Rs and their amendments are recorded with the county recorder, and recorded documents are public. You can search online and download or order copies.
- Clark County: the Clark County Recorder's records search at clarkcountynv.gov
- Washoe County: the Washoe County Recorder at washoecounty.gov/recorder
Search by the name of the association or the subdivision, and look for documents titled "Declaration" or "Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions." Collect every amendment as well. Bylaws, rules, and guidelines are usually not recorded, so you will need another source for those.
3. Ask the association in writing
Nevada owners have a right to review the association's books, records, and other papers on written request (NRS 116.31175). Our records request letter builder prepares that request and includes the governing documents if you check that box.
4. Ask your title company or agent
The title or escrow company that handled your purchase often keeps the resale package and will send another copy on request.
Make sure they are complete and current
- Check the recording dates. An amendment recorded after your copy was printed may change the rule you are reading.
- Rules and guidelines change more often than CC&Rs. Ask for the version in effect on the date of the alleged violation.
- Keep everything as PDF files if you can. Searchable documents make the review much faster.
If you are a tenant
Recorded CC&Rs are public and you can get them from the recorder. For the rules, ask your landlord, who is required to follow them and should have a copy.
Once you have them, see how to read your CC&Rs.
This page is general information about Nevada law, not legal advice. Every dispute turns on its own facts and documents.