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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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2/9/2021 Contactless house painting service cuts to the chase—Las Vegas Sun

Last year, 20 families were surprised by a local company with free house painting.
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2/9/2021 Chlorine tablet shortage will affect Vegas HOA pools—Las Vegas Review-Journal

If you have not heard, we now have one more problem to add to our swimming pool and spas operations during the COVID-19 months, the shortage of chlorine tablets.
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2/9/2021 Condos can make future Strip redevelopment challenging—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Las Vegas’ skyline has never been stable.
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1/28/2021 House painting letters frustrate homeowners in Silverado Ranch community—KTNV Las Vegas

A $2000 home paint job during a pandemic can take a big cut out of your budget. Just ask several homeowners who live in one Silverado Ranch community.
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1/25/2021 Man used $2M in COVID relief for a Bentley, Tesla, Las Vegas condos: feds—New York Post

A Las Vegas man allegedly stole about $2 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds meant for small businesses — all so he could buy luxury cars and homes, prosecutors said.
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1/25/2021 HOA says garage cannot be used as gym—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Q: My buyer would like to store and use his gym equipment in the garage to work out.
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1/20/2021 State law supports homeowner keeping his gazebo—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Q: I have been renting a property from my sister-in-law for 15 years now. The HOA is fining me for a gazebo in the backyard that has been in place for 15 years.
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1/11/2021 HOA boards struggle with virtual meetings—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Our homeowners association hasn’t met in person since November for obvious reasons.
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