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The APA Is Not Optional — But Someone Forgot to Tell NRED and the CICCH
Nevada Real Estate Division (NRED) rulemaking appears to be proceeding without the very procedural foundation the APA requires.
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CC&Rs Don’t Create Unlimited Taxation Authority
Nevada HOAs use foreclosure-backed assessments to fund entertainment and commercial ventures. This post calls for property-based limits on “common expenses.”
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Time For More Required HOA Disclosures
Time to Escape the “Three Circles of Hell” Homeowners across Nevada live under the dominion of private corporations that exercise governmental powers — imposing fines, collecting taxes (assessments), and enforcing rules — without public accountability. Bradford Anderson’s recent law review article, “ The Homeowner Association: A Descent Into Dante’s Inferno, ” captures this reality with precision and alarm. He describes HOAs as “quasi-governments” that operate under a “cloak
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Nevada’s HOA Ombudsman’s- Time For Change
Nevada’s HOA Ombudsman refuses to engage with homeowners on statutory questions — turning education into evasion and accountability into paper compliance.
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HOA Board Paper Accountability
Nevada’s HOA laws promise accountability but deliver little enforcement. NVHOAReform explains how the Business Judgment Rule shields boards from scrutiny, leaving fiduciary duties unenforceable—and what reforms can fix it.
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HOAs Not Just Harmless Neighborhood Committees- My Story
In Nevada HOAs, attorney-fee clauses silence homeowners and shield abuse. One homeowner’s story shows why reform can’t wait.
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When Conflict Becomes Control: How Ambiguity in Nevada Law Can Undermine HOA Boards
Ambiguity in Nevada’s HOA laws lets boards disqualify opponents and developers control elections. Reform is needed to protect homeowners.
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Are Nevada Judges the Best Money Can Provide?
Judicial decisions shape Nevada’s HOA system and beyond. When Nevada Supreme Court justices run unopposed and courts reshape laws instead of applying them, accountability vanishes. NVHOAReform calls for a public review of judicial elections and their impact on homeowners.
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When Elections Can Be Merely Symbolic
Many believe HOA control passes to owners once most homes sell. But Nevada’s laws have holes that let developers retain power indefinitely.
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HOAs Far More Than Contracts — A Different Path
Nevada must recognize HOAs as private governments. The Restatement of Property shows why governance with government-like powers needs government-like accountability
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Nevada Courts Reshaping HOA Law Beyond What the Legislature Ever Intended — Yet Again
Learn how statutes meant to protect homeowners are being reinterpreted to shield developers, and why reform is urgent.
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Buying Blind
HOAs control property values, rules, and even foreclosures — yet buyers get almost no insight into how they are governed. It’s time for real transparency and governance data
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11 Tips When Buying Into An HOA
Learn how to review CC&Rs, fees, declarant rights, voting rules, reserves, and master HOAs before you commit
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Private on Paper, Public in Practice — Why HOAs Need Better Transparency Rules
HOA buyers face complex private governments with no screening—unlike private markets that use accredited investor rules to protect the public.
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When HOA Boards Vote by Email, Homeowners Lose Their Voice
Nevada HOA boards are quietly voting by email — bypassing open meeting laws and shutting owners out. Here’s why it’s illegal, risky, and must be stopped
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Special Assessements-When Reserve Shortfalls Are Manufactured
“Many Nevada HOAs manufacture reserve shortfalls by misusing funds — then hit owners with surprise special assessments. Learn how to spot and stop this hidden practice.”
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HOA Board Agenda Changes at the Last Minute
Nevada law requires HOA boards to post clear, complete agendas at least 10 days before meetings. Learn why last-minute agenda changes may violate and how to protect your rights
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Nevada's HOA conflict of interest rules are flawed - reform needed
Nevada’s HOA laws impose fiduciary duties but allow carve-outs and contradictions. Learn why reforms are needed to fix conflicts of interest.
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Time to End HOA Foreclosure Liens
Nevada should end HOA foreclosure liens. Liens should secure debts, not take homes. A fairer system protects communities without disproportionate punishment.
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Two Hurdles to HOA Fairness: Nevada Keeps Stumbling
Editor’s Note This post is a short read companion to our longer essay, Nevada’s HOA System Remains Unfinished . That piece explores in...
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