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12/1/2020 HOA argument escalates into complaint of bullying—Las Vegas Review-Journal

During a workshop for the homeowners association Board Member A made a statement and Board Member B didn’t agree. It turned into an argument.
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11/16/2020 Homeowner says HOA has ‘double standard’ in enforcing rules—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Without providing names, we live in a community where we are constantly confronted with a double standard between what we, as residents, are subjected to versus those on “common lands” maintained by our HOA.
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11/13/2020 Neighborhood Watch Has a New Tool: Privately Owned License-Plate Readers—OneZero

About a year ago, Brian Davidson spotted a crew installing a 14-foot pole in the middle of his neighbor’s well-manicured lawn.
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11/10/2020 HOA president’s father should not have been on ballot—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Q: In my community, the HOA president’s father was allowed to nominate himself for the board.
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11/6/2020 Wells Fargo’s Right to Foreclosed Property Must Cede to HOA Lien—Bloomberg Law

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.'s interest in a Las Vegas property was constitutionally extinguished when a homeowners’ association used a Nevada law to foreclose on the house, the Ninth Circuit ruled Thursday.
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10/19/2020 Vegas high-rise developer launches podcast—Las Vegas Review-Journal

A team of Las Vegas real estate specialists announces the launch of a new real estate podcast focused on condominiums and lessons learned from selling real estate in Las Vegas.
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10/12/2020 Removing the HOA board won’t solve the insurance problem—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Note: Gov. Steve Sisolak signed the Emergency Directive 033 adjusting the statewide standards on gatherings.
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10/12/2020 HUD's New Final Rule on Disparate Impact Provides Clarity and Greater Defenses for Housing Providers—Lexology

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently released its final rule addressing the legal requirements for disparate impact cases brought under the Fair Housing Act (Final Rule).
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10/9/2020 Short-term rental ordinance considered in North Las Vegas—KTNV News

The City of North Las Vegas will consider two ordinances concerning short-term rentals in residential areas of the city at their City Council meeting Wednesday evening.
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10/9/2020 Law says homeowner can place political sign in yard—Las Vegas Review-Journal

First and foremost, thank you for the article in the Review-Journal answering questions regarding political signs. I have a follow-up question in regard to a situation with a homeowners association here in town.
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10/9/2020 Real Estate Briefs—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Las Vegas Realtors announced the results of the association’s annual election of officers and board members, with longtime local Realtor Aldo Martinez serving as its 2021 president and Brandon Roberts serving as 2021 president-elect.
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10/9/2020 Nev. Lenders Must Brace for the Next Wave of Foreclosures—Law360

Nevada was an epicenter of the Great Recession and housing crisis of 2008-2009. Home prices plummeted, accompanied by widespread job losses and decreases in income.
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9/29/2020 District 10 Assembly candidates look to judiciary reforms—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Incumbent Assemblywoman Rochelle Nguyen is facing off against Jonathan Friedrich, a man best known for his highly publicized fight against paying dues to a HOA to which he didn’t belong.
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9/25/2020 Las Vegas valley company uses virtual tool to provide convenience and safety for customers—KTNV News

In a world of social distancing, a local business is turning to technology to help protect its employees and customers.
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9/24/2020 Trump Real Estate Rates Dropped Where He’s Disliked (NYC), Increased Where He Is Liked (Vegas)—Forbes

A new book by Forbes’ senior editor Dan Alexander, White House, Inc., shows that prices in Trump buildings appear to correspond with the president’s popularity in a given area.
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9/21/2020 Some communities cannot afford to open their pools—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Q: We would appreciate your comment regarding the opening of swimming pools in gated communities.
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9/14/2020 Former HOA president accused of creating havoc—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Q: This letter concerns our “persistent resident” who only wants to cause havoc for anyone on the board.
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9/8/2020 HOA board member has a lot of questions—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Q: Thank you for your homeowners association column. I have been a HOA board director for a year.
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8/25/2020 CAMCO Executive Named Educator of the Year by Community Associations Institute—Nevada Business Magazine

The Community Associations Institute (CAI) Annual Volunteer Awards named Cyndi Koester of Las Vegas-based Complete Association Management Company (CAMCO) Educator of the Year.
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8/24/2020 HOA should rethink removing its community gate—Las Vegas Review-Journal

Q: I enjoy reading your column. Our homeowners’ association community installed an automatic gate several years ago. We have a lot of gate repairs because of reckless drivers and normal wear and tear.
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