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Barbara Holland

Barbara Holland is a certified property manager and holds the supervisory community manager certificate with the state of Nevada. She is an author and educator on real estate management. Questions may be sent to holland744o@gmail.com.

Movie club blocked by HOA clubhouse official

In your case, there is broad language as to the restriction of political events. From your comments, the clubhouse event coordinator made the decision to prevent the showing of the particular movie. Is there a Clubhouse Event Committee? What authority does the coordinator have in your governing documents?

HOA rejects plans for large home gets sued for $8M

They are suing our HOA for $8,000,000. They are suing us for the difference in the cost of materials. If they could have built in 2020 vs. 2024 it would have been less costly to them.

HOA board must follow city’s pet code

You reside in the city of Las Vegas where the pet code allows up to six cats or six dogs without a special permit. An association’s regulations would be superseded by the city code.

Wood-shingle roofs hike HOA insurance rates

Unfortunately, your association is not the only one that has a serious insurance issue. Any suggestions would be extreme and would require your legal counsel to view your governing documents.

HOA board wants to eliminate parking policy

Your CC&Rs supersede any association policy. In this case, the board is considering the elimination of the specific parking policy and reverting back to the CCRs.

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Payment portals on HOA websites not required

Under SB 378, an association will no longer be forced to utilize an online payment portal for association payments.

Condo owner says others not paying their fair share

You need to address this issue with both your community manager and board of directors. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory answer then you should contact the Nevada Real Estate Division and file a formal complaint.

Homeowner claims HOA president is bullying her

Do you think I will be able to ask our new management company if they would set up a Zoom meeting or Google meet for future meetings?

Large HOAs need secure online presence

Associations that contain fewer than 150 units are encouraged not required to establish and maintain internet websites or electronic portals.

Bright street lights steal homeowners’ sleep

Unfortunately, you do not have viable options if the HOA board does not become involved to help resolve the lighting problem.

Condo community installs gates at trash enclosures

If you do not have the no trespassing signs with the NRS law, you would need them posted in your community, as the police could remove people from your property.

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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