Verified Against Official Nevada Statutes
NRS Chapter 116A

NRS Chapter 116A
Community Managers

Governs the licensing, conduct, and accountability of community managers and management companies operating in Nevada HOAs. Know your rights when dealing with a management company.

Verified 2025·Written for homeowners

What Is NRS Chapter 116A?

NRS Chapter 116A establishes the licensing and regulatory framework for community managers and management companies in Nevada. If your HOA is managed by a professional management company, that company and its managers must be licensed by the Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED) and are subject to the conduct standards in this chapter.

This is separate from NRS Chapter 116, which governs the HOA itself. Chapter 116A specifically targets the management professionals who are hired to run day-to-day operations.

Licensing Requirements for Community Managers

Under NRS 116A, community managers must:

  • Hold a valid community manager license issued by NRED
  • Complete required education and training hours
  • Pass a licensing examination
  • Maintain continuing education to renew their license
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest to the HOA board
  • Act in the best interests of the association, not just the board

Prohibited Conduct Under NRS 116A

Community managers are prohibited from:

Operating without a valid NRED license

Grounds for immediate complaint and potential voiding of management contract

Accepting undisclosed kickbacks or referral fees from vendors

Breach of fiduciary duty and grounds for license revocation

Commingling HOA funds with personal or company funds

Serious violation — can result in criminal charges

Failing to maintain accurate financial records

Violation of both NRS 116A and NRS 116.31175

Retaliating against homeowners on behalf of the board

Violation of NRS 116.31183 — manager can be held personally liable

How to Verify Your Manager's License

You can verify whether your community manager holds a valid Nevada license through the NRED license lookup tool. An unlicensed manager operating your HOA is a serious violation of Nevada law.

NRED License Lookup Tool

Evidence to Gather

  • Name of your management company and the individual manager
  • Any contracts between the HOA and the management company
  • Evidence of undisclosed vendor relationships or kickbacks
  • Financial records showing any irregularities
  • Communications from the manager that may show bias or retaliation
  • Proof of any unlicensed activity

Your Next Steps

  1. 1Verify your community manager's license status on the NRED website
  2. 2Request a copy of the management contract from your HOA board
  3. 3Document any conduct you believe violates NRS 116A
  4. 4File a complaint with NRED against the manager or management company
  5. 5Consult a Nevada HOA attorney if financial misconduct is suspected

Related Statutes

NRS Chapter 116

Common Interest Communities

Hearing Rights

NRS 116.31031 & 116.31085

Records Access Law

NRS 116.31175

File a Complaint

Report an unlicensed or misconduct manager directly to NRED.

Go to NRED (red.nv.gov)

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This is not legal advice. For advice specific to your situation, consult a licensed Nevada attorney.

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