Facing foreclosure can be one of the most frightening possible experiences for a homeowner. A home where they have invested tens of thousands of dollars and years of their life could be vulnerable after they miss multiple mortgage payments. The home serves as the...
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Dealing with abandoned property after tenants leave
Landlords may regain possession of a residential rental unit in one of three scenarios. Sometimes, the lease ends, and the tenant chooses to move elsewhere. Other times, tenants may effectively abandon the property without advising the landlord. Landlords can also...
Rent increase laws in Nevada: How much is too much?
Getting an unexpected letter from your landlord announcing a steep rent increase can feel overwhelming, especially if you are unsure about the legality of it all. Understanding how the law works in Nevada can help you confidently handle the situation when this...
When is HOA rule enforcement inappropriate?
Homeowners associations (HOAs) play an important role. They provide certain amenities for people living in the community and protect everyone's property values by standardizing maintenance matters. HOAs often adopt numerous rules intended to ensure the quiet...
Can an HOA prevent a home owner from offering short-term rentals?
People buy real estate in neighborhoods governed by homeowners associations (HOAs) for many different reasons. In some areas, HOA properties may be the only ones currently available on the market. Other times, owners like the security that comes from having a board of...
Understanding the property tax system in Clark County, Nevada
Property taxes help to fund important programs. However, they also significantly increase the cost of homeownership in Nevada. Those who acquire real property with a mortgage typically need to pay more each month to cover their tax obligations. Monthly payments...
2 examples of encroachment in real estate
When you purchase a property, you generally have the right to enjoy that building and the land included with it. For example, if you buy a house with a garden, you are entitled to enjoy them without interference. Unfortunately, there are occasions when a neighbor may...
What’s a quiet title action?
When discussing real estate, a “title” refers to someone’s right to the property’s legal ownership and use. When you own the title to a piece of property, it signifies that you have the right to control it. Questions or “clouds” on a title, as a result, can be a big...
I lost my real estate court case. Now what?
There are many reasons why you might have had to go to court. Maybe you had a boundary dispute with your neighbor, or maybe you were part of a partition action. Frustratingly, for whatever reason the court held for the opposing party. You have already spent time and...
Legal support for real estate developers
Real estate development can be a highly lucrative business in the state of Nevada. There are many communities in and around Henderson that are growing rapidly that developers may wish to buy into and capitalize on as the area becomes more populated and businesses seek...