Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Listed below are the closed matters which claimants have completed through the ADR program and the decisions. To view the details of a case, click on a blue claim number in the first column of the document.

ADR Closed Claims FY13

ADR Closed Claims FY12

ADR Closed Claims FY11

ADR Closed Claims FY10

About the ADR Program

Before any civil action can be taken regarding a dispute relating to governing documents of a common –interest community (homeowners association), the disputing parties must complete the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 38.330. Further, if a homeowner association provides a scheme of dispute resolution, that procedure must be exhausted before submitting an ADR claim to the Nevada Real Estate Division, Office of the Ombudsman.

There are three choices of resolution when considering using the ADR process:

Mediation – Each of the parties has an opportunity to present his or her case and witnesses, if any. The mediator promotes reconciliation, agreement or compromise.
Non-binding arbitration – Each of the parties has an opportunity to present his or her case and witnesses, if any. The arbitrator upon conclusion of the hearing renders a decision. Either party can file a civil lawsuit if the decision is not favorable to them.
Binding arbitration – Each of the parties has an opportunity to present his or her case and witnesses, if any. An award resulting from binding arbitration is generally final and binding upon the parties and is enforceable in the same manner as a civil judgment.

For detailed instructions on how to utilize the ADR process, go to Form 523 - Residential Common Interest Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Overview. Also posted are other forms utilized in the ADR process.