What makes the record useful
- Video the dust leaving the source and crossing toward your property. Keep the source and a landmark in the frame.
- Note wind direction and strength. A flag, trees, or the dust itself will show it on video.
- Note what was happening: grading, trucks, no water truck, no activity at all.
- Photograph deposits on your property the same day: sills, patio furniture, vehicles, pool surface.
- If it is a construction site, photograph the posted dust permit sign. It lists a permit number and a phone number.
- Call the dust hotline while it is happening, and write down the time and complaint number.
- Keep receipts for cleaning, pool service, and air filters.
Equipment and settings
- An air quality monitor records particle levels over time and shows the spikes.
- A simple test: wipe a marked surface clean, then photograph it again after 24 hours.
- Clark County dust hotline: (702) 385-3878.
Stay on the right side of the line
- Record from your own property. Do not enter your neighbor's property to gather evidence.
- Do not record private conversations, and do not aim a camera into a neighbor's windows or private areas.
- Write facts, not opinions. "Music audible in bedroom with windows closed, 11:40 PM to 1:15 AM" is useful. "Inconsiderate again" is not.
- Keep original files. Do not edit, trim, or filter them.
Printable log
| Date | Time | Wind | Activity at source | What reached us | Monitor reading | Video or complaint no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two to four weeks of consistent entries shows a pattern. If the nuisance is hard to capture yourself, ask about evidence monitoring.
This page is general information about Nevada law, not legal advice. Every dispute turns on its own facts and documents.