By:  Bo BinghamLegal Lowdown

Posted:  December30, 2014

Not long ago a California court ordered a man to pay $70,000 for violating a homeowner association (HOA) rule limiting the number of rose bushes he could have to 14.

The HOA levied fines against the man for violating the rule and he ultimately lost his home. Whether you love them or hate them, HOAs are common place in Virgin Valley. Estimates are that one-third of homes in Nevada are in HOAs.

If you purchase a home in an HOA, you automatically become a member of the HOA and are subject to its rules. These rules generally include covenants, conditions and restrictions (“CC&Rs”) governing what you can and can’t do with your property – everything from where you can park your car to what color your front door can be.  Read more