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HOA owners are under assault
A toxic combination of unengaged homeowners, deep pocket special interests, and a blind eye regulator has led Nevada legislators to prefer a root canal over working on HOA legislative reforms. My reasons, if not fixed, HOAs may no longer be a "good" idea.
6 days ago5 min read


How to comment on Nevada bills
How owners can comment on proposed Nevada legislation
2 days ago3 min read


HOA primer- start to controversy
Origins of HOAs and why they are so controversial- power, control, property rights, legal disputes- mixed opinions
6 days ago2 min read


HOAs- private or quasi-governmental? Important to owners and legislation is needed?
The “quasi-governmental” nature of homeowner associations (HOAs) is one of the most important and controversial aspects surrounding HOAs. Legislation is needed
6 days ago2 min read


Nevada Real Estate Division does not track declarant control.
NRED does not monitor developer control. Let's work together to make HOA owner voices heard.
Apr 201 min read


Danger: private regulatory enforcement
Private regulatory enforcement of Nevada HOA law is inappropriate and "chilling". see SB 201
Apr 204 min read


Declarant Control- a little known dark secret #1
How declarant control of an HOA is determined and effectively be indefinite
Apr 202 min read


Developer control even after "control termination"- Dark secret #2
A developer can effectively control an HOA indefinitely- even after the end of the "Declarant's Control Period"
Apr 204 min read


Developer Control and the infamous AB 192(2015)
Much confusion and misinformation exist around developer control of HOAs and the now infamous legislation, AB 192 (2015). First, it is...
Apr 203 min read


Does your HOA contribute to CAI?
Does your HOA contribute to CAI (Community Association Institute)? If you don't know, you should.
Apr 182 min read


A challenge to Nevada’s regulators and legislators- an open letter (written in 2019)
How a good idea, such as HOAs, can be abused by special interests and deep pockets, when homeowners do not stay vigilant, and when representatives generally fail to protect the rights of constituents.
Apr 185 min read


Thoughts on the NRED complaint process
NRED complaint process is broken and ineffective. The Division is captured.
Apr 182 min read


The unengaged HOA owners is us
Taking Ownership of HOA Problems It's tough to admit when we're causing our own problems. As homeowners in Nevada HOAs, we need to...
Apr 182 min read


AB 185-HOAs and child care
The bill precludes an HOA from prohibiting the operation of a licensed child care facility. Over 50 restricted HOAs are exempt. Notably,...
Apr 172 min read


Who is running your homeowner association (HOA)?
In an HOA, more so than in traditional housing, members rely heavily on their neighbors. Homeowners collectively invest in maintenance...
Apr 172 min read
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