Current Nevada Law: Subject to Verification
This article discusses Nevada title, deed, foreclosure, property-tax and HOA law under current Nevada law as of the last reviewed date, and it is subject to change. Nevada deed-of-trust foreclosure procedures are governed primarily by NRS Chapter 107; Nevada common-interest-community (HOA) lien and foreclosure law is governed primarily by NRS Chapter 116. Statutes, deadlines, procedures and remedies change. Always verify current Nevada law and the specific facts of your situation with a qualified Nevada attorney and title professional before acting.
Common Scenario #1: Fake Seller
Fraudster identifies a property. Pretends to be owner. Attempts to sell. This is especially associated with vacant-property and vacant-land scams.
Scenario #2: Fraudulent Deed
A false or unauthorized deed is recorded.
Scenario #3: Fraudulent Loan
A criminal may attempt to use fraudulent ownership documentation to borrow against property.
Scenario #4: Family or Relationship Dispute
Not every unauthorized transfer involves a stranger. Disputes can involve family, business partners, former spouses, caregivers, or agents under powers of attorney.
Does the Recording System Guarantee Validity?
Recording a document creates a public record. It does not mean every statement or signature in the document has been judicially proven valid.
How Can Owners Reduce Risk?
- Keep mailing information current.
- Pay attention to unexpected property notices.
- Monitor properties you do not occupy.
- Consider available county property-record alert tools.
- Protect identity information.
- Investigate unexpected deeds promptly.
Don't Let Marketing Scare You
Some commercial services use dramatic phrases such as: Someone can steal your home tonight.
Understand exactly what a monitoring product does. Monitoring can alert you to activity. It cannot necessarily prevent someone from attempting fraud.
Important
FREE CLARK COUNTY PROPERTY RECORDING ALERT. Clark County offers a Recording Notification Service that allows users to enroll names and/or parcel numbers and receive email notifications when matching documents are recorded. Clark County expressly states that the service is a notification tool and does not prevent a document from being recorded, and the county cautions that it cannot guarantee it will identify every document that may affect a property. That makes it useful as an early-warning resource, not a substitute for title insurance or legal help. Enroll on the official Clark County Recording Notification Service page.
