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Management

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Digital Documents

Keeping Information Safe & Accessible

Paper or electronic? It’s now a choice for everything, from the books we read for pleasure to the books we keep on our a…

Management

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2021 October

Controlling Access to Your Building

Keys, Fobs, & Door Codes

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2021 October

Non-Resident Board Members

Managing Absentee Decision Makers

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2021 October

The Evolution of Property Management

Big Changes in the Last Decade

Fall 2021

Digital Documents

Balancing Safe Storage with Accessibility

Finance

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Financial, Physical, & Operational Health

How Does Your Association Measure Up?

In early 2020, our firm was hired to prepare a reserve study for an unremarkable 136-unit, 12-story condominium in south…

Finance

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As Costs Rise, So Do Carrying Charges

Monthly Fees for Co-ops & Condos Up All Over the U.S.

As Costs Rise, So Do Carrying Charges

Monthly Fees for Co-ops & Condos Up All Over the U.S.

Tapping Reserves in a Time of Financial Crisis

An Option to (Carefully!) Consider

What to Do About HOA Finances & Assessments During Coronavirus

How Associations Should Respond

On The Board

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Continuity & Transfer of Power

Getting New Boards & Board Members Up to Speed

Among the keys to successful governance of residential communities is continuity. The most basic of democratically elec…

CooperatorEvents Expo Las Vegas Returns - In Person! - on November 10th

The Must-Attend Event is Back at the Las Vegas Convention Center

CAI Releases Statement on Foreclosure Moratorium

Calls for 'Flexibility, Understanding, and Business Continuity'

March 26, 2020

Dealing With Coronavirus Exposure

Board Powers & Limitations

2019 February

Managing Board Conflict

How to Maintain Harmony

Cars, Cars Everywhere

How to Effectively Manage Parking

Parking is a big deal in pretty much any urban area. Not only is it limited, but it’s often incredibly expensive to boot…

Knowing When to Call Your Manager

Response to Calls is an Essential Part of the Manager’s Job

Secrets of Successful Managers

Communication, Accommodation, Cooperation

Managing Amenities

Who’s in Charge of What?

Changing Managers or Firms?

Don’t Overlook the Details!

Communicate...and Then OVERcommunicate

Tips for Getting Residents Involved, Engaged, & Informed

A few years ago, I was on the phone with a homeowner. He was irate with how his community’s money was being spent. He wa…

Keeping Track of Paperwork

Properly Managing HOA Records

Board/Owner Do’s & Don’ts

What Makes a Board Successful

Howdy, Neighbor

Cultivating a Sense of Community

Building a Better Board

Common Traits of Successful Boards

Maintenance

Maintenance of Exterior Spaces

Upkeep is Key to Safety, Longevity, & Curb Appeal

Whether it’s a balcony, terrace, patio, or roof deck, outdoor space is many an apartment owner’s dream. Desirable—and va…

Financial, Physical, & Operational Health

How Does Your Association Measure Up?

March 20, 2020

Multifamily Cleaning Tips

Keeping Your Community Safe

Maintaining Air Quality

Managing the Indoor Environment

2019 March

Facade Repair and Restoration

How to Know When It’s Time

Design

Recreational Amenities for Kids

Having Fun While Keeping Safe

Horticultural Art in Your Lobby

Green Walls Can Enliven a Building’s Common Area

Well-Appointed Common Spaces

A Place for Community

Design Committees

Building Consensus, Beautifying Buildings

A New Look for Your Lobby

Redecorating Your Common Areas

No articles Organizations

Insurance

Attracting Talent

How to Find the Right People to Serve on the Board

Insurance Law

Some Important Cases to Know

Indemnity Clauses and Liability

Protection Runs in More Than One Direction

Putting a Premium on Your Insurance Coverage

A Guide to Understanding Condominium Property Claims

So You Want to Be a Board Member?

Now What?

News

5/30/2023 Balancing safety, individual protections under FHA—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Note: This week, I have turned my column over to Avece M. Higbee, a local attorney, to talk about The Fair Housing Act and how it affects Las Vegas homeowners associations.
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5/23/2023 Las Vegas residents concerned over pool conditions at HOA complex—8 News Now

Linda Duncan reached out to 8 News Now after she said the community pool is an eyesore for residents living at a Las Vegas area complex and a health hazard as it’s green, cloudy, and full of algae.
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5/23/2023 Handicap parking space required by federal law—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Q: I’m on the board of our Henderson homeowners association.
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5/23/2023 HOA bills seek to prevent bullying of board, move more communications online—The Nevada Independent

Homeowners associations (HOAs) — sometimes called “common-interest communities” — are organizations of elected officials within a subdivision or condominium complex that make and enforce rules for residents with the goal of ensuring a consistent quality across their neighborhoods.
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5/19/2023 Existing-Home Sales Faded 3.4% in April—National Association of Realtors

Existing-home sales decreased in April, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.
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5/15/2023 SNWA offers cash rebate for smart irrigation—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Before we get into our Q&A, today, I wanted to talk about the cash rebates Southern Nevada Water Authority is offering.
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5/15/2023 Can studying cooperative housing in Sweden teach the U.S. how to overcome the moderate-income family housing crisis?Can studying cooperative housing in Sweden teach the U.S. how to overcome the moderate-income family housing crisis?—Shareable

The housing-supply crisis in the United States has most impacted low- to moderate-income households.
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5/8/2023 HOA doubles down on its insurance for townhouses—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Q: This year (2023), because of statute Nevada Revised Statute 116.3113 (and its amendments) my homeowners association has obtained a separate insurance policy to cover shared walls between townhouses, single-family-attached homes.
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5/2/2023 Neighbor’s noisy pool pump creates disturbance—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Q: I have questions about pool pump noise/nuisance: The neighbor installed a pool pump that is located approximately 8 feet from our bedrooms and baths, running 24/7 and makes a noise that affects my wife and I.
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5/1/2023 CAMCO Nevada CEO Appears on Patranya Media Entrepreneur Showcase Series—Nevada Business

Joel Just wants your Las Vegas community to shine, and he and his company, CAMCO, know just how to do it.
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4/25/2023 HOA prohibits charging of electric vehicles—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Q: I own an electric vehicle. The rules of my homeowners association prohibit the charging of electric vehicles on the property.
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4/25/2023 When your neighbors become your overlords—Vox

There are few things more delicious than a homeowners association horror story.
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4/17/2023 Mom owns the condo so we aren’t renters—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Q: My question is regarding our homeowners association suddenly saying we should be classified as renters in the condo owned by my boyfriend’s Canadian mother.
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4/17/2023 New excess water use charge now in effect—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Note: This week, I am printing a message from the Southern Nevada Water Authority in my column. It is an important topic that we will continue to follow.
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4/17/2023 Bill designed to chill homeowner criticism of HOAs, say opponents—Nevada Current

A bill sponsored by the Nevada Senate Judiciary Committee seeks to rein in Nevadans who lawmakers say are harassing and demanding too much of their homeowners’ associations and management companies.
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4/17/2023 Mortgage Payments Now Eclipse Apartment Rents in the U.S.—World Property Journal

According to new research by CBRE, U.S. homebuyers today face average monthly mortgage payments that are 37% higher than the average monthly apartment rent.
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4/7/2023 InspectHOA, Velma partner on HOA document collection solution—The Title Report

InspectHOA and Velma announced a new partnership to provide mortgage lenders with a fully automated homeowner’s association (HOA) document collection solution.
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4/6/2023 Proposed legislative bills could affect HOAs—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Just a heads-up to my readers about the proposed legislative bills.
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3/30/2023 How will higher water rates affect HOAs?—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Southern Nevada is implementing new conservation policies across all sectors of our economy; however, residential homes continue to be our community’s single largest water user group.
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7/14/2022 What new water restrictions could communities face?—Las Vegas Review-Journal

This week there is major concern within Assembly Bill 356 that was signed last year.
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