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News

6/16/2021 Related Group’s condo kings expand their realm—The Real Deal

Getting burned twice in Las Vegas didn’t kill Related Group’s dream of national expansion. But it taught the megadeveloper the importance of boots on the ground.
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6/14/2021 Dogs over 40 pounds not welcome in community—Las Vegas Review Journal

I am a board director at a homeowners association community in Las Vegas.
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6/14/2021 Record condo sale in a record year for high-rise market—Las Vegas Review-Journal

In what’s likely to be a record-breaking year in the existing high-rise condominium market, it’s only fitting that Las Vegas set a record for the highest price ever paid for a condo at $16.25 million.
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6/7/2021 Spouses cannot serve on HOA board at the same time—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Q: My wife is currently serving on the homeowners association board (1,500 houses) and I’m considering running for the board.
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5/24/2021 Things HOA boards should consider during COVID reopening—Las Vegas Review Journal

There is a lot of confusion out there concerning COVID-19 reopening protocols and how it affects our homeowners associations.
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5/3/2021 HOA changes color scheme and it’s a mess—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Q: (I am) writing this after reading (your) article about homeowners associations requesting a house be painted after three years.
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4/26/2021 SB 144 dies in committee; other bills could affect HOAs—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Great news: Your emails and calls helped to kill Senate Bill 144, the bill that would have eliminated non-judicial foreclosure, required state approval of assessment increases and mandated a homeowners association-maintained website.
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4/20/2021 Law supports mobile home park caring for community cat—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Q: Suddenly, my rather costly mobile home park, which is a homeowners association, has decided to enforce what it says are its rules about dogs and cats.
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4/12/2021 SB 144 will create financial hardship on HOAs—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Are you ready for a major financial crisis for your homeowners association? Well, Senate Bill 144 will make the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic look like child’s play.
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3/30/2021 Send us stories of good things your HOA is doing—Las Vegas Review-Journal

NOTE: When the global pandemic hit last year, some communities pulled together to help each other. I decided to talk about their efforts in this column.
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3/22/2021 North Las Vegas firefighters rescue child from condo fire—KTNV News

Firefighters located a small female child on the second floor who required immediate transport to a local hospital.
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3/16/2021 State law backs HOA rules on garbage cans—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Q: I am a resident of a gated community in southwest Las Vegas.
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3/15/2021 One Las Vegas to hold Special Spring Sellout March 20-21—Las Vegas Review-Journal

One Las Vegas, the iconic two-tower, 21-story high rise luxury condominium community on South Las Vegas Boulevard as fewer than 20 condos remaining for purchase.
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3/11/2021 Pandemic parking issues: 2 homeowner associations in Las Vegas added to HOA Hall of Shame—KTNV Las Vegas

Over the past year, everyone has had to make changes and even concessions because of the pandemic. Some people are wondering why their homeowners associations aren't doing the same when it comes to parking violations and towing.
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3/9/2021 Many Nevada HOAs charge full fees despite cuts in amenities, services amid COVID-19—KTNV 13

Some property owners are questioning what are they really paying for after COVID-19 forced many homeowner associations to cut access to community pools, spas, gyms and in some cases, valet and bell services.
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3/9/2021 HOA board says no ribbon driveway without gate—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Q: I have a situation where I feel that my homeowners association’s board of directors is not in a position to deny an Architectural Review Committee request that I have placed, and I would love to have your opinion in the matter.
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3/3/2021 HOA finds backyard fence in violation of rules—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Q: I was given a write-up from my association on the fence covering that I had on my wrought-iron fence.
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2/24/2021 State law does not have HOA rule on height of flag pole—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Q: I was hoping you could help me. I just joined the board of my HOA and we are having a hard time agreeing on a homeowner’s request to install a flagpole.
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2/23/2021 Four Things to Know About the Housing Market in 2021—Barron's

Last year was an exceptional one for the housing market, which boomed in the second half.
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2/17/2021 HOA community lighting is a matter of security—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Q: Recently, I have become aware of an issue within my community and need some clarification before undertaking any action with the HOA board of directors. I hope you can help.
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