Hierarchy of Laws & Governing Documents
Which of the following correctly identifies the order of legal authority from highest to lowest?
A. State Laws, Federal Laws, Local Ordinances
B. Bylaws, Federal Laws, CCRs
C. Federal Laws, State Laws, Local Ordinances
D. CCRs, County Ordinances, Federal Laws
What is C, Federal Laws, State Laws, Local Ordinances?
Why was NRS 116 adopted in 1991?
A. To reduce HOA power
B. To replace NRS 645 and NRS 119
C. To provide legal structure for HOAs
D. To create commercial zoning guidelines
What is C. To provide legal structure for HOAs?
What does “notwithstanding” mean in legal language?
A. Pending review
B. Regardless of
C. In addition to
D. Subject to approval
What is B. Regardless of?
Which NRS section defines the Ombudsman’s role?
A. NRS 116.600
B. NRS 116.625
C. NRS 116.330
D. NRS 116.31034
What is B. NRS 116.625?
Which document is at the top of the legal hierarchy in the United States?
A. State Constitution
B. Federal Statutes
C. City Ordinances
D. U.S. Constitution
What is D. U.S. Constitution?
What does NRS 116.3101 require of a unit-owners' association?
A. Operate as a for-profit business
B. Be organized before the first unit is conveyed
C. Be managed by the county
D. Avoid using the term HOA
What is B. Be organized before the first unit is conveyed?
Which of the following is considered unauthorized practice of law?
A. Sharing a copy of CC&Rs
B. Explaining the payment schedule of a contract
C. Advising a board on legal consequences of a breach
D. Scheduling a board meeting
What is C. Advising a board on legal consequences of a breach?
Which of the following is NOT a best practice for a Community Association Manager?
A. Maintain knowledge of governing docs
B. Interpret contracts for legal impact
C. Encourage directors to be reasonable
D. Understand NRS and NAC hierarchy
What is B. Interpret contracts for legal impact?
In Nevada, if an HOA rule conflicts with NRS 116, what happens?
A. The rule must be modified by a vote
B. The rule is enforceable until removed
C. The rule is overridden by the law
D. The board decides the outcome
What is C. The rule is overridden by the law?
Which section of NRS 116 addresses landscaping and drought-tolerant provisions?
A. NRS 116.335
B. NRS 116.330
C. NRS 116.2111
D. NRS 116.325
What is B. NRS 116.330?
What boundary should a community manager not cross?
A. Discussing board term limits
B. Reviewing landscaping bids
C. Interpreting contracts and advising legal risks
D. Organizing a committee
What is C. Interpreting contracts and advising legal risks?
Which of the following is true about Nevada’s HOA laws?
A. They restrict HOAs from foreclosures
B. Governing documents are public record
C. They mandate financial transparency
D. They prohibit flag displays
What is C. They mandate financial transparency?
What typically ranks lowest in the governing document hierarchy?
A. Federal Laws
B. CIC Rules & Regulations
C. Bylaws
D. Local Ordinances
What is B. CIC Rules & Regulations?
Which body is empowered by NRS 116.600?
A. HOA Enforcement Unit
B. Real Estate Appraisal Board
C. Commission for Common-Interest Communities
D. Board of Legal Advisors
What is C. Commission for Common-Interest Communities?
Which action would be acceptable for a community manager?
A. Telling the board what a legal clause means
B. Recommending the board consult an attorney
C. Explaining legal consequences of early termination
D. Rewriting the HOA's bylaws
What is A. Telling the board what a legal clause means?
How can a CAM help reduce legislation burden?
A. Educate and guide boards toward reasonable actions
B. Avoid owner complaints
C. Enforce harsher fines
D. File fewer reports with the Division
What is A. Educate and guide boards toward reasonable actions?
Which of the following is NOT a governing document of a common-interest community?
A. Bylaws
B. CC&Rs
C. Federal Constitution
D. Rules and Regulations
What is C. Federal Constitution?
What does NRS 116.320 allow unit owners to do?
A. Prohibit political signs
B. Display U.S. and Nevada flags
C. Ban solar panels
D. Sell common areas
What is B. Display U.S. and Nevada flags?
Which regulation advises managers to rely on experts when interpreting legal matters?
A. NRS 116.31034
B. NRS 116A.400
C. NAC 116.405
D. NRS 116.600
What is C. NAC 116.405?
Which document type should CAMs always keep accessible and updated?
A. Internal board memos
B. Personal notes from meetings
C.Emails between homeowners
D. CC&Rs and Bylaws
What is D. CC&Rs and Bylaws?