Don Chairez for the Nevada Supreme Court

Don Chairez is an outstanding attorney in Las Vegas who is now running for the Supreme Court. The election is in August, 2008. I support Don in this race because he has a record of defending the rights of property owners on the issue of Eminent Domain. In Las Vegas this has been abused by the city to confiscate land that was desired by casino interests. Don Chairez was instrumental in getting a measure on the ballot to prohibit such abuses of power by the city government. I have not heard Mr. Chairez comment on Homeowner Association issues, but given his record, I am sure he would not look favorably on abuses that are often involved in Homeowner Associations. The following link is to a website where you can find more information about Don Chairez: [Don Chairez for the Nevada Supreme Court]

Nevada Homeowner Association Issues

P.O. Box 93355, Las Vegas, Nevada 89193

By Robert Holloway

The purpose of this site is to provide information to homeowners who live in homeowner associations in Nevada or who plan to buy a home in an association. Homeowner associations vary a great deal in character and quite often the nature of the association is determined by those who happen to be on the board of directors. It is my impression that the personality types who tend to be involved in HOA boards are often not representative of the membership but rather consists of those who have more authoritarian inclinations or who, for other reasons, want to exert a controlling influence on the lives of their neighbors. The phrase "Boss Thy Neighbor" has been used to describe the work of some associations. I don't mean to imply that all associations are dictatorial. I know that many are not and that there are many associations where the regulation is reasonable so that it is a worthwhile place to live. I also believe that any degree of regulation will never please everyone and that there are some who may balk at even reasonable regulations. So here it is folks, these are the things that I believe are worth knowing about how to survive in a homeowners association. Because the quality of judges in the state can impact homeowner associations, I am going to start off with some comments about Don Chairez who is running for the Nevada Supreme Court.

[Homeowners meetup Group] New! I have just started the meetup group which will allow you to discuss HOA problems with other homeowners. If you are interested in HOA issues, you may want to join the meetup group. There is no cost.

[Introduction: Why I started this site]

[The Satellite Dish]

[The board's attempt to suppress my newsletter]

[Meetings, Legal and Illegal]

[The September 2006 Newsletter]

[The Illegality of Special Individual Assessments]

[Trivial Training Requirements for Community Managers]

[Latest Update on Escondido Estates - Misconduct Complaint Filed]

[The Attorneys - John Leach and William Paul Wright]

[We get letters from our readers]

[Must a manager be licensed? - Another letter]

[How Can I Fight Back?]

[They Towed My Car!]

Political Signs in HOA communities: Nevada Law (NRS Chapter 116) specifically permits political signs in areas controlled by unit owners. Signs can be up to 2 feet by 3 feet. HOA boards are not allowed to ban such signs.

[State Commission Dominated by HOA Management Industry]

[Website of Ombudsman is Inadequate]

[A Model Bill or Rights for Homeowners]

[An Essay on Homeowner Associations By Robert Metcalf]

Thanks to Robert Metcalf for allowing me to use his excellent essay.

For questions or comments, use the email address inside the following brackets: [robert.holloway@ntanet.net]. The brackets are put on to prevent automatic harvesting of the email address.

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External links on HOA Issues

[State Senator Mike Schneider Proposes Improvements in State Law]

[Chubb Insurance Reduces Coverage for Boards]

[Cyber Citizens for Justice (Florida)]

[Nevada Real Estate Division, HOA Issues]

[Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 116]

[MSN Article on Buying in an Association]

[American Homeowners Resource Center]

[The Twin Rivers Ruling]

[Tips on Survival in an Association]

[Nevada Good Government link]

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