Hiring an HOA Contractor: Why the Lowest Bid Costs More

ISAACSON LAW BLOG Hiring an HOA Contractor: Why the Lowest Bid Costs More Every board wants to be a good steward for its members’ money. So, when three bids come in for roofing, repainting, or landscaping, hiring the HOA contractor often comes down to the lowest bid. It is a decision easily defended at the […]
HOA Board Member Mistakes That Are Well-Meaning and Still Illegal

ISAACSON LAW BLOG HOA Board Member Mistakes That Are Well-Meaning and Still Illegal The HOA board member mistakes that get Nevada communities in trouble are rarely the product of bad actors. They are usually the product of someone trying to help. A handy board member fixes something instead of hiring out. A board looking to […]
HOA Attorney Fees: The Bill That Hits Boards Out of Nowhere

ISAACSON LAW BLOG HOA Attorney Fees: The Bill That Hits Boards Out of Nowhere Ask a board to name the expenses that could blow up its budget and you will hear about roofs, plumbing, and asphalt. Those get planned for, because they are physical and visible and a reserve study puts a date on them. […]
Self-Managed HOA: Why It Is a Second Job and Not a Hobby

ISAACSON LAW BLOG Self-Managed HOA: Why It Is a Second Job and Not a Hobby Serving on an HOA board can be a thankless assignment. Running a self-managed HOA, where the board does the work rather than directing it, is a different order of commitment. Nevada attorney Troy Isaacson does not soften making his point. […]
The 3 Most Pressing Issues Today for Southern Nevada HOAs

In practical terms, this means HOA boards are dealing with higher insurance and operating costs, rapidly approaching landscape conversion deadlines, and a more active legal environment.
Nevada HOA Boards Take Balcony and Common-Area Safety Seriously

Many Nevada single unit homes and apartment complexes feature elevated decks and platforms. Communities with balconies, walkways, stairways, decks, and other elevated exterior structures might attract serious legal exposure. When community managers and HOA boards delay inspections, maintenance and repairs, things can become worse. Keeping common-area structures safe, maintained, and properly documented protect community managers, HOA boards, and the communities they serve.
Failure to Supervise: How Law Firm Owners End Up Liable for Staff Misconduct

Failing to respond could lead to additional violations. If you need more time to respond, communicate with the State Bar investigator. They will usually work with you and provide a reasonable extension. If you agree to respond by a specific date, keep your promise.
Responding to a Nevada Bar Complaint the Wrong Way: Mistakes Make Things Worse

Failing to respond could lead to additional violations. If you need more time to respond, communicate with the State Bar investigator. They will usually work with you and provide a reasonable extension. If you agree to respond by a specific date, keep your promise.
HOA Fee Increases: Don’t Surprise Homeowners

Rising HOA fees in Las Vegas for 2026 are the predictable result of increased insurance costs, higher labor and utility expenses, and years of underfunded reserves. Cost increases will impact virtually all HOAs in Nevada, including major master-planned communities like Summerlin.
Nevada HOAs Beware: Underfunded Reserves Are Exposing Boards to Legal Risk

Many Nevada homeowners associations (HOAs) are failing to properly fund reserve accounts under NRS 116.3115. Discover what your board must do—and how Isaacson Law can help you stay compliant.