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Danger: private regulatory enforcement
Expanding private enforcement of HOA laws threatens judicial fairness, raises costs, and undermines public oversight in Nevada.
Apr 205 min read
Declarant Control- a little known dark secret #1
How declarant control of an HOA is determined and effectively be indefinite
Apr 203 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
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.
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
"Buyer beware" - Nevada’s Attorney General’s office argues the earth is flat, at least when it involves HOA laws. Why bother with CC&Rs?*
2021 Nevada Supreme Court review of bizarre argument a declarant can change CC&Rs without owner approval.
Apr 1712 min read
Secret HOA Board meetings- "workshops"- Part 1-distance between statutory intent and operational practice
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.
Apr 172 min read
AB10-repair of HOA sewer systems
OPPOSE. AB 10 is a step in the right direction but stops short of the need. Private HOA sewers are a legacy issue for many municipalities that initially permitted developers to construct them. Where they are not- they should be. AB 10 is a patch stopping willfully short of what is need.
Apr 142 min read
Require HOA's allow licensed child care operations.
OPPOSE without amendment. HOAs are founded on a promise unit owners will able to regulate their communities - but not so fast. Lawmakers are invoking "public interest" to legitimize trendy special interests intervention.
Apr 142 min read
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