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. B

FBI Raids 9 Locations in Las Valley in HOA Probe (September 28, 2008)

According to a Las Vegas newspapwer, the FBI and local police raided nine locations in a sweeping investigation of corruption involving HOA boards and HOA management associations. The circumstances are said to involve placing certain individuals on HOA boards with those individuals steering construction defect lawsuits towards select companies.

The Review Journal article says: "The warrant requests 'any and all documentation correspondance and notes' relating to 43 people, including the owners of two large homeowner association management companies and prominent construction defect lawyers. Being named in the document does not necessarily mean the individuals or enties listed are suspected of wrongdoing or are under investigation.

One of the construction defect lawyers named, Nancy Quon, had her office raided on Friday, according to media reports." Here is a link to the Review Journal article: [Review Journal Article on FBI Probe]

[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.

[Link to Nevada State Law on Homeowner Associations]

[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.

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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