FAQs

HOA proponents point to survey data showing high satisfaction among residents. These claims mask significant structural and psychological barriers that deter homeowner complaints or candid assessments of governance. The apparent lack of formal dissent is not reliable evidence of true consent or systemic legitimacy.

Findings from a recent 2019 study of HOAs nationwide such as price premium, typical dues, correlation with local land use regulations, and more.

The shift to virtual-only HOA board meetings in Nevada—initially allowed as a public health necessity during COVID-19—has evolved into a de facto norm for many associations. Nevada regulators and/or lawmakers should consider aligning NRS 116 with modern best practices by promoting hybrid accessibility models that preserve transparency and owner participation.

Nevada’s HOA justice system burdens owners through litigation and abdicated oversight. Learn how cost-shifting and regulatory failure fuel legal inequality.

Courts treat CC&Rs that create HOAs as binding contractual obligations—even though homeowners lack real bargaining power and did not negotiate the terms. This post critiques the dominant legal justification of constructive consent and explores reforms. HOA law must evolve.

HOA owner needs to be aware of systemic delegation of decision-making authority from elected volunteer boards to contracted managers and attorneys. several practical actions owners can take to challenge the informal control.

Nevada HOA Boards can take any action, to include approval of major contracts, without meeting or providing advance notice to owners. But should they? In my opinion this provides an unguarded door to abuse that for too long has been in need of closure.

Declarant-appointed directors fiduciary duties are owed to the association as a whole, meaning all unit owners—not just the declarant.

HOA owners in Nevada, understanding how anti-SLAPP laws work can be a valuable tool in protecting free speech.

Nevada, state law requires mediation or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) before a homeowner can file a civil lawsuit involving disputes with a homeowners' association (HOA). This law is aimed at reducing court congestion and encouraging resolution through less adversarial means. Whether it does or not is matter of dispute.

Origins of HOAs and why they are so controversial- power, control, property rights, legal disputes- mixed opinions

First is a series on injustices in Nevada HOA laws. Justifications for permitting HOAs. Three justifications exist for the creation of HOAs that permit one's home be subjected to extensive powers affecting its value and quality of life. In theory, all three of the above exists in Nevada. However, it is my position the first two are not satisfactorily addressed in Nevada HOA law today and the third, a tailored and equitable dispute resolution processes is failing due to a cap

NRED does not monitor developer control. Let's work together to make HOA owner voices heard.

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

NRED complaint process is broken and ineffective. The Division is captured.

It's tough to admit when we're causing our own problems. As homeowners in Nevada HOAs, we need to recognize this hard truth if we want improvements.

Southern Highlands HOA remains under Olympia Companies’ control after 25 years. Learn why Nevada’s laws and regulators have failed homeowners.

Nevada HOA law (NRS 116) vs Open Meeting Laws. I believe if the board is going to gather to discuss business it should let owners know and allow them to participate - just like all governmental bodies are required to do in Nevada.