NRS 116.31152
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Study of Reserves
Requires Nevada HOAs to conduct a study of reserves for major components of the common elements at least once every 5 years, with annual updates. The study must be conducted by a person qualified by training and experience. The board must submit a summary of the study to the Real Estate Division of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry. The study must identify components, expected useful lives, current condition, and the funding plan to maintain adequate reserves.
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Statutory Text
Verified Apr 28, 2026 · LEG_STATE_NV_GOV
NRS 116.31152 Study of reserves; duties of executive board regarding study; qualifications of person who conducts study; contents of study; submission of summary of study to Division; use of money credited against residential construction tax for upkeep of park facilities and related improvements identified in study. 1. The executive board shall: (a) At least once every 5 years, cause to be conducted a study of the reserves required to repair, replace and restore the major components of the common elements and any other portion of the common-interest community that the association is obligated to maintain, repair, replace or restore; (b) At least annually, review the results of that study to determine whether those reserves are sufficient; and (c) At least annually, make any adjustments to the associations funding plan which the executive board deems necessary to provide adequate funding for the required reserves. 2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the study of the reserves required by subsection 1 must be conducted by a person who holds a permit issued pursuant to chapter 116A of NRS. If the common-interest community contains 20 or fewer units and is located in a county whose population is less than 55,000, the study of the reserves required by subsection 1 may be conducted by any person whom the executive board deems qualified to conduct the study. 3. The study of the reserves must include, without limitation: (a) A summary of an inspection of the major components of the common elements and any other portion of the common-interest community that the association is obligated to maintain, repair, replace or restore; (b) An identification of the major components of the common elements and any other portion of the common-interest community that the association is obligated to maintain, repair, replace or restore which have a remaining useful life of less than 30 years; (c) An estimate of the remaining useful life of each major component of the common elements and any other portion of the common-interest community that the association is obligated to maintain, repair, replace or restore identified pursuant to paragraph (b); (d) An estimate of the cost of maintenance, repair, replacement or restoration of each major component of the common elements and any other portion of the common-interest community identified pursuant to paragraph (b) during and at the end of its useful life; and (e) An estimate of the total annual assessment that may be necessary to cover the cost of maintaining, repairing, replacement or restoration of the major components of the common elements and any other portion of the common-interest community identified pursuant to paragraph (b), after subtracting the reserves of the association as of the date of the study, and an estimate of the funding plan that may be necessary to provide adequate funding for the required reserves. 4. A summary of the study of the reserves required by subsection 1 must be submitted to the Division not later than 45 days after the date that the executive board adopts the results …
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| Ref | Requirement |
|---|---|
| (1) | Executive board must cause a reserve study at least every 5 years, review results annually, and adjust the funding plan annually. |
| (2) | Reserve study must be conducted by a person who holds a permit issued pursuant to chapter 116A (small communities under 20 units in small counties exempt). |
| (3) | Reserve study must include component inspection, identification of components with remaining useful life under 30 years, useful-life estimates, cost estimates, and funding-plan estimates. |
| (4) | Summary of the reserve study must be submitted to the Division not later than 45 days after the executive board adopts the study results. |
Implementing Regulations
Other sections in this chapter
- NRS 116.001 — Short Title (Uniform Common-Interest Ownership Act)
- NRS 116.3103 — Board Powers and Duties
- NRS 116.310305 — Construction Penalties for Failure to Adhere to Schedules
- NRS 116.31034 — Election of Board Members; Staggered Terms
- NRS 116.3108 — Meetings of Unit Owners
- NRS 116.31085 — Right of Unit Owners to Speak at Meetings
- NRS 116.3109 — Quorum
- NRS 116.31144 — Audit and Review of Financial Statements
- NRS 116.3115 — Assessments for Common Expenses
- NRS 116.31151 — Annual Budget Distribution and Ratification
- NRS 116.3116 — Lien for Assessments (Super-Priority)
- NRS 116.31162 — Foreclosure of liens: Notice of delinquent assessment; notice of default and election to sell
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