Defunding Homeowners’ Associations Is A Recipe For Disaster
ISAACSON LAW BLOG Defunding Homeowners’ Associations Is A Recipe For Disaster Can A Nevada Homeowners’ Association Adopt Rules Prohibiting The Use Of Marijuana? There is an emerging trend for wannabe neighborhood politicos and attention seekers to bash homeowners’ associations. Whether warranted or not there’s a lot of vitriol being vented at homeowner meetings. Finger-pointing and […]
Can A Nevada Homeowners’ Association Adopt Rules Prohibiting The Use Of Marijuana?
ISAACSON LAW BLOG Can A Nevada Homeowners’ Association Adopt Rules Prohibiting The Use Of Marijuana? Can A Nevada Homeowners’ Association Adopt Rules Prohibiting The Use Of Marijuana? Our office often receives questions about whether the Association can prohibit or otherwise restrict the use of marijuana within the community. The answer is a lawyerly one – […]
Senate Bill 186 And Clarification By The Real Estate Division On Notices To Members Of Nevada Homeowners’ Associations
ISAACSON LAW BLOG Senate Bill 186 And Clarification By The Real Estate Division On Notices To Members Of Nevada Homeowners’ Associations Senate Bill 186 And Clarification By The Real Estate Division On Notices To Members Of Nevada Homeowners’ Associations In the 2021 Legislative Session the Nevada Real Estate Division championed a bill addressing several concerns […]
What Constitutes “Adequate” Reserve Funding?
ISAACSON LAW BLOG What Constitutes “Adequate” Reserve Funding? What Constitutes “Adequate” Reserve Funding? NRS 116.3115 requires that a homeowners’ association establish: “adequate reserves, funded on a reasonable basis, for the repair, replacement and restoration of the major components of the common elements and any other portion of the common-interest community that the association is obligated […]
AB 356 Water Bill
ISAACSON LAW BLOG AB 356 Water Bill AB 356 Water Bill Given the ongoing water shortage, the Legislature enacted, and Governor Sisolak has signed into law, Assembly Bill 356 which bans “nonfunctional” turf. While this legislation will take effect on July 1, 2021, questions remain as to who will be affected and when must they […]
Legislative Update April 16, 2021
ISAACSON LAW BLOG Legislative Update April 16, 2021 Legislative Update April 16, 2021 The 81st Legislative Session is passing quickly and on April 12, 2021, we passed day sixty eight of 120. Day sixty-eight carries with it some important implications for pending legislation. With limited exceptions, to move forward draft bills must have made it out […]
Should An Attorney Be Consulted?
ISAACSON LAW BLOG Should An Attorney Be Consulted? Should An Attorney Be Consulted? A common concern we get from community-association managers is that clients ask them to act as the association’s legal counsel. Such requests by a board can leave the manager questioning what actions they can or cannot take on behalf of an association. […]
Board Election Ended In A Tie?
ISAACSON LAW BLOG Board Election Ended In A Tie? Board Election Ended In A Tie? Though it is uncommon, a tie in an election to the Board of Directors can happen. If it does What should be done in that event? As with most attorneys, the answer is “it depends.” When it comes to meetings […]
2021 Legislative Session
ISAACSON LAW BLOG 2021 Legislative Session 2021 Legislative Session In our last update on the 2021 Legislative Session, we provided an overview of Senate Bills 72 and 144. While each of those bills remain pending, several others affecting Nevada community associations have been introduced which are summarized as follows. Senate Bill 254 – Sponsored by Senator […]
2021 Nevada Legislative Session Update
ISAACSON LAW BLOG 2021 Nevada Legislative Session Update 2021 Nevada Legislative Session Update The 2021 Legislative Session commenced on February 1, 2021 and as usual, the laws surrounding community associations are a target for possible change. Some of which would be rather significant. Senate Bills 72 (“SB72”) and 144 (“SB144”) have been introduced, but each […]