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CIC Task Force Holds First Meeting — Early Signals Raise Questions
The reconstituted Nevada CIC Task Force held its first meeting on December 19. Limited homeowner participation and early agenda choices raise concerns about whether the Task Force will address meaningful HOA governance reform.
Dec 29, 20251 min read


The APA Is Not Optional — But Someone Forgot to Tell NRED and the CICCH
Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED) rulemaking appears to be proceeding without the very procedural foundation the APA requires.
Dec 16, 20256 min read


CC&Rs Don’t Create Unlimited Taxation Authority
Nevada HOAs use foreclosure-backed assessments to fund entertainment and commercial ventures. This post calls for property-based limits on “common expenses.”
Nov 4, 20259 min read


Time For More Required HOA Disclosures
Time to Escape the “Three Circles of Hell” Homeowners across Nevada live under the dominion of private corporations that exercise governmental powers — imposing fines, collecting taxes (assessments), and enforcing rules — without public accountability. Bradford Anderson’s recent law review article, “ The Homeowner Association: A Descent Into Dante’s Inferno, ” captures this reality with precision and alarm. He describes HOAs as “quasi-governments” that operate under a “cloak
Nov 2, 20255 min read


Nevada’s HOA Ombudsman’s- Time For Change
Nevada’s HOA Ombudsman refuses to engage with homeowners on statutory questions — turning education into evasion and accountability into paper compliance.
Oct 31, 20254 min read


HOA Board Paper Accountability
Nevada’s HOA laws promise accountability but deliver little enforcement. NVHOAReform explains how the Business Judgment Rule shields boards from scrutiny, leaving fiduciary duties unenforceable—and what reforms can fix it.
Oct 29, 20254 min read


HOAs Not Just Harmless Neighborhood Committees- My Story
In Nevada HOAs, attorney-fee clauses silence homeowners and shield abuse. One homeowner’s story shows why reform can’t wait.
Oct 14, 20255 min read


Weaponizing Board Eligibility: Ambiguity in Nevada Law Can Undermine HOA Boards
Ambiguity in Nevada’s HOA laws lets boards disqualify opponents and developers control elections. Reform is needed to protect homeowners.
Oct 13, 20253 min read


Are Nevada Judges the Best Money Can Provide?
Judicial decisions shape Nevada’s HOA system and beyond. When Nevada Supreme Court justices run unopposed and courts reshape laws instead of applying them, accountability vanishes. NVHOAReform calls for a public review of judicial elections and their impact on homeowners.
Sep 29, 20255 min read


Declarant Control: When Elections Can Be Merely Symbolic
Many believe HOA control passes to owners once most homes sell. But Nevada’s laws have holes that let developers retain power indefinitely.
Sep 24, 20259 min read


Nevada Courts Reshaping HOA Law Beyond What the Legislature Ever Intended — Yet Again
Learn how statutes meant to protect homeowners are being reinterpreted to shield developers, and why reform is urgent.
Sep 22, 20258 min read


A Guide to Nevada HOA Reform Blogs & more*
NVHOAReform explores to educate and reform the many hidden dynamics of HOA governance in Nevada — from transparency failures and conflicts of interest, to foreclosure power, manufactured reserve crises, and the unfinished work of lawmakers. This post serves as a guide to readers, linking them directly to the major themes and analyses. You can also use the search bar at the top right corner of the site to find specific topics by keyword — for example, “foreclosure,” “special a
Sep 20, 20255 min read


Buying Blind
HOAs control property values, rules, and even foreclosures — yet buyers get almost no insight into how they are governed. It’s time for real transparency and governance data
Sep 20, 20257 min read


11 Tips When Buying Into An HOA
Learn how to review CC&Rs, fees, declarant rights, voting rules, reserves, and master HOAs before you commit
Sep 20, 20257 min read


Private on Paper, Public in Practice — Why HOAs Need Better Transparency Rules
HOA buyers face complex private governments with no screening—unlike private markets that use accredited investor rules to protect the public.
Sep 19, 20254 min read
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