A condo community in west Las Vegas is sounding the alarm after learning their monthly HOA fees may jump to nearly $500 starting next year.
Many residents say they simply cannot afford this major increase and have turned to Channel 13 for help as they search for answers and hope to stop the proposal before it becomes official.
Residents Shocked by Proposed HOA Fee Hike
The Bavington Court complex is home to 272 condominium owners, including nine-year resident Denise Holden, who believes the community will struggle to handle the financial burden.
“I absolutely know they can’t afford this increase,” Holden said.
Residents received an HOA notice on Nov. 4 explaining the new budget for 2025.
Breakdown of the New Proposed Charges
The letter shows two major changes:
- Monthly assessment rate increase: Additional $22.50, bringing the regular fee to $240 per month
- New special reserve assessment: $250 per month
If approved during the Dec. 3 board meeting, owners will owe $490 per month starting Jan. 1, a sharp jump from the current average of $275 monthly.
Residents Speak Out: “We Can’t Survive This Increase”
Long-time resident Carole Cotero, age 70, says many seniors and blue-collar workers living in the community already struggle with basic needs.
“I’m lucky if I can buy groceries once a week,” she said. “I get whatever is on sale.”
With a nearly $200 monthly increase, residents insist the new fees are unreasonable. Many have signed a petition to show the HOA that the majority is against the updated budget.
Why Is the HOA Raising Fees?
Channel 13 contacted the HOA’s management company for clarification but had not received a response by Wednesday evening.
What the HOA Letter Explains
The HOA’s notice claims the additional funds will go toward:
- Upcoming repairs
- Current maintenance obligations
- Long-term replacement costs for key components
The attached documents include a reserve fund study, detailing each component’s lifespan and expected repair or replacement costs.
According to the letter, the reserve study was completed on Oct. 1, 2025, by Geo Reserves, and the financial plan follows a full-funding method.
Can the HOA Legally Do This?
Under Nevada law — specifically the Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 116 — HOAs can adjust fees as long as they provide proper notice and conduct open meetings.
Compliance With Nevada Requirements
The HOA appears to have followed state-required steps:
- Notice sent on Nov. 4
- Meeting scheduled for Dec. 3
- Increase planned for Jan. 1
- All within the 30–60-day notice window
- Budget and reserve funds publicly shared
How HOA Budgets and Inspections Work
Attorney Bruce Flammey, who previously spoke with Channel 13 for another case, explained how HOAs must legally operate.
Required Third-Party Inspections
Nevada law requires:
- A neutral inspection company to assess every major component (gates, landscaping, pipes, concrete, etc.)
- Evaluation of lifespan, condition, and replacement costs
- Updated budget planning using that data
For example:
If a component costs $3,000 to repair and has 30 years of life left, the HOA must save $100 per year for its future repair.
Ongoing Review Obligations
HOAs must:
- Revisit inspections every year
- Adjust budgets if prices or conditions change
- Order professional reserve studies every 5–7 years
Community Pushback Continues
Although the HOA appears to have followed the law, many residents strongly oppose the sudden and steep increase.
“I absolutely think that should change,” Holden said.
The updated budget is not final yet.
How Residents Can Stop the Increase
Under Nevada law, the budget is rejected if more than 50% of homeowners oppose it.
On Wednesday night, a notary visited the complex to collect verified signatures from residents who cannot attend the meeting. Petition signatures that are notarized may also count as opposition.
Cotero remains hopeful:
“Oh, I hope so. I pray to God we stop this.”
Channel 13 will continue tracking developments as the situation unfolds.
The proposed HOA fee increase at Bavington Court has created serious financial worry among residents, especially seniors and low-income workers who already face high living costs.
While the HOA argues the higher fees are needed for long-term repairs and reserve funding, many community members say the sudden jump is simply too much.
The final decision now depends on homeowner participation at the upcoming December meeting, where a majority vote could block the new budget.
The coming weeks will reveal whether residents can successfully challenge the increase or must prepare for significantly higher payments in 2025.
