Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 119B - MEMBERSHIP IN CAMPGROUNDS
📌 Background: NAC Chapter 119B
NAC 119B establishes rules related to:
Membership campground associations – Legal definitions, formation, and governance.
Membership rights and obligations – Use of sites, voting rights, and compliance with rules.
Fees and assessments – Requirements for dues, special assessments, and disclosure obligations.
Termination and resale of memberships – Conditions under which a membership may be sold, transferred, or terminated.
Dispute resolution – Procedures for complaints, arbitration, and enforcement of rules.
🧑⚖️ Case 1: Failure to Disclose Fees at Sale
Situation
A campground membership was sold to a new member. The seller failed to disclose a special assessment fee levied by the association for road repairs.
Relevant NAC Rules
NAC 119B.200 requires full disclosure of all fees, assessments, and financial obligations before a membership sale.
Issue
The buyer claimed they would not have purchased the membership if they had known about the fees.
Outcome
The association required the seller to pay the undisclosed assessment.
NAC guidelines ensure transparency in financial obligations to protect buyers.
Lesson: Full disclosure of fees is mandatory; failure to disclose can create liability for the seller.
🧑⚖️ Case 2: Denial of Site Use
Situation
A member attempted to use their assigned campsite during the peak season, but management denied access, citing rule violations the member disputed.
Relevant NAC Rules
NAC 119B.150 grants members the right to reasonable use of their assigned sites, provided they comply with association rules.
Issue
The denial of access appeared arbitrary, lacking documentation of the alleged violations.
Outcome
NERC-style complaint procedures under NAC 119B required the association to provide written notice of violations and an opportunity for the member to correct them.
The member was granted access once proper notice was given.
Lesson: Associations must follow due process before restricting site use.
🧑⚖️ Case 3: Excessive Fee Increase
Situation
The association increased annual membership fees by 50%, citing maintenance costs, without member approval.
Relevant NAC Rules
NAC 119B.210 and 119B.220 require notice and, in some cases, member approval for substantial fee increases.
Issue
Members argued the increase was unreasonable and lacked required notice.
Outcome
Association was required to roll back the increase until a formal vote of the membership was conducted.
A meeting was held to ratify fee adjustments in compliance with NAC requirements.
Lesson: Fee changes must follow established governance procedures and provide adequate member notice.
🧑⚖️ Case 4: Dispute Over Membership Termination
Situation
A member’s membership was terminated for alleged rule violations. The member claimed the termination was arbitrary and without proper documentation.
Relevant NAC Rules
NAC 119B.230 requires written notice of termination, specifying the reasons and providing a chance to appeal or remedy violations.
Issue
The termination notice was verbal, and no opportunity to respond was given.
Outcome
Termination was reversed, and the association was instructed to issue proper written notice in accordance with NAC.
A hearing process was established to address disputes fairly.
Lesson: Associations must provide written notice and allow members to respond before terminating membership.
🧑⚖️ Case 5: Resale of Membership Without Compliance
Situation
A member attempted to resell their membership to a third party, but the association refused to transfer it, claiming the buyer did not meet residency criteria.
Relevant NAC Rules
NAC 119B.240 specifies conditions for resale or transfer of memberships, including compliance with association rules and approval processes.
Issue
The selling member argued that the association’s refusal was unreasonable.
Outcome
NAC requires the association to provide written reasons for refusal and allow appeal.
The resale was approved after the buyer met the specified criteria.
Lesson: Membership transfers must follow transparent criteria and procedural fairness.
🧑⚖️ Case 6: Failure to Maintain Common Areas
Situation
Members filed complaints that the campground’s common areas were poorly maintained, affecting their enjoyment of the facility.
Relevant NAC Rules
NAC 119B.160 and 119B.170 impose management obligations to maintain common areas and facilities in a safe and usable condition.
Issue
Members argued that failure to maintain facilities violated their membership rights.
Outcome
Association conducted repairs and implemented a maintenance schedule.
NAC allows members to file complaints if management fails to uphold obligations, ensuring accountability.
Lesson: Associations must maintain facilities and respond to member complaints to comply with regulations.
🔑 Key Themes from NAC Chapter 119B
Transparency in Fees and Assessments – Full disclosure is required for new and existing members.
Member Rights and Due Process – Members have the right to use sites, appeal terminations, and participate in decisions.
Procedural Compliance for Fee Changes – Associations must follow voting and notice requirements.
Fair Membership Transfers – Resale and transfer of memberships must meet established rules and allow appeal.
Management Obligations – Maintaining common areas and facilities is mandatory.
Dispute Resolution – NAC provides procedures for complaints, appeals, and enforcement.
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