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Ultimately, HOA board is responsible for association

Ultimately, the board of directors are responsible for the operation of their association. Boards can delegate some of their responsibilities to a community manager or association management company, but the bottom line requires the board to be diligent, as they are the responsible party.

The holidays could be the best time to sell a home

If you’re considering selling your home, the time to act is now. According to Coldwell Banker Premier Realty’s exclusive The Holidays Are No Holiday report, which the brokerage has been compiling annually for 25 years, there is a 25 percent greater chance of selling your home in December than any other time of the year.

Homeowner in good standing until board says otherwise

Until he has a hearing and a decision is made by the board, this homeowner would be in good standing. Remember, he is being called to a hearing for an alleged violation.

Federal ruling temporarily blocks Corporate Transparency Act

Community Associations Institute applauds the Dec. 3 decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al. to issue a preliminary nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act.

2025 mortgage predictions: your playbook for a winning year

After a year filled with rate swings, unpredictable markets and a bit of drama (thank you, inflation), the real estate world is ready for a fresh start.

Disabled vet’s wife upset about flags improperly displayed

You may want to contact one of the local branch offices of the United States Armed Forces for assistance. Perhaps you could obtain a formal letter from them concerning the flying of the United States flag.

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Here is what the law says about service animals

Your board can contact the local Department of Housing and Urban Development office to discuss the specifics of your association, such as these dogs who may possess a possible threat to another individual.

Pahrump community has questions about new development

Under Nevada Revised Statutes 116.3108 (2), an association shall hold a special meeting of the unit owners to address any matter affecting the community if at least 10 percent or any lower percentage specified in the bylaws of the total number of votes in the association request that the secretary call such a meeting.

HOA assessments keep increasing

You would need to review the governing documents of the association as to the percent increase the board can assess, with or without homeowner approval.

Legal action continues over Corporate Transparency Act’s reach

Thomas M. Skiba, CAE, is the CEO for Community Associations Institute. In today’s column he gives a very important update regarding Community Associations Institute v. U.S. Department of Treasury. This challenges the Corporate Transparency Act and its applicability to community associations nationwide.

Trash days always seem to be windy days

You could write a personal letter to each board member asking them to address the trash issue by proposing a regulation that all trash must be in containers or in proper trash bags.

HOA board cannot arbitrary enforce violations

Under subsection 4 of this law, the board’s decision to enforce one set of circumstances does not prevent the board from taking enforcement action under another set of circumstances but the board may not be arbitrary or capricious in taking enforcement action.

HOA board members must disclose conflict of interest

Under the law, each HOA board candidate must make a good faith effort to disclose any financial, business, professional or personal relationship or interest that would result or appeal to a reasonable person to result in potential conflict of interest in serving on the board.

Community Association Institute offers HOA information

The CAI chapter in Las Vegas offers monthly meetings with speakers. In addition, seminars and classes are offered on a regular basis. Published materials can be found on the national CAI webstite at caionline.org .

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