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Barbara Holland

Barbara Holland

HOA board member doesn’t want to raise assessments

No one likes to increase the assessment but unfortunately too many associations do not increase their assessment when it should be increased.

Renter says HOA board member is harassing her

You could speak with an attorney or one of the investigators at the Nevada Real Estate Division to determine your options, other than moving out when your lease expires.

Homeowner should call utility not police over sewer bill

A simple phone call to the Water Reclamation District will confirm the payment received by your management company and for the period of time that was covered with the payment.

Homeowner says it’s time to for HOAs to ditch Zoom meetings

Q: It’s been four years since COVID, and quite frankly, I’m tired of hearing excuses from lazy people who refuse to convene as normal. And while I understand the convenience of Zoom meetings, they are not without fault and major issues.

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HOAs must file BOI reports with FINCEN

Failure and/or refusal to file timely beneficial ownership information, or BOI, reports or updates can be punishable both criminally and civilly.

FINCEN’s position unclear on HOA beneficial ownership

FINCEN may consider community managers as having substantial control under the other provisions of that regulation as well. At this time, it is unclear what FINCEN’s position on this issue will be.

A new anti-money laundering law will affect HOAs

In a recent email from U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, she confirmed that most community associations will be subject to the Anti-Money Laundering/Corporate Transparency Act.

HOA says it can’t afford management company

You do not need a licensed manager if your board takes the responsibility of managing your association.

HOA board wants a cut of the community game money

Our new HOA board has decided, based on information from our new management company, that from here forward they will take 5 percent of the winnings from our clubs — poker, bunco and trivia.

SNWA raises Water Smart Landscape Rebate

The Southern Nevada Water Authority has temporarily increased the Water Smart Landscape Rebate (WSLR) for homeowners from $3 to $5 per square foot of grass upgraded to water-efficient landscaping for the rest of 2024.

Why are HOA potlucks so complicated?

Q: Are there any requirements for a potluck that would be held at the community clubhouse? I received three conflicting opinions.

Homeowner gets bid but does not follow proper procedure

Per Nevada Revised Statutes 116.31086, bids must be opened and read during the board meeting. Technically, the board could disqualify the vendor’s bid.

Hot water heaters usually responsibility of condo owner

Unless your governing documents state otherwise, hot water heaters are the personal property of the homeowners. Technically, the homeowners are monitoring them and are replacing them when needed, somewhere around seven years, if they are being properly maintained. At 10 years of age, you definitely need to replace your hot water heater.

HOA board learns dog parks are expensive

We recently looked into adding an official dog park to our community with separate sections for large and small dogs. In the end we did not proceed. Here are the main reasons:

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