Corporate Transparency Act Blocked Nationwide by Texas Federal Judge
On Dec. 3, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas published a decision in the matter of Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al. issuing a preliminary nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act (Act). The court granted...
Thanking our Advocates: 2024 Recap
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, CAI’s government and public affairs team wants to thank our incredible volunteers who supported our public policy work in 2024 and contributed to our many successes. CAI’s advocacy accomplishments would not be possible without the...
2025 Public Policy Priority Trends for Community Associations Institute
The Community Associations Institute (CAI) is dedicated to advocating for legislation that improves the governance and sustainability of community associations. As 2025 approaches, CAI’s state government affairs efforts remain member-driven, focused on refining state...
CAI Local Update- ADU Success in California
CAI continues to advocate at the local level to track bills and ordinances in addition to those at the state and federal level. Alongside state legislative action committees, CAI can ensure the power and rights of community associations remain protected in...
Building Community and Democracy from the Ground Up
Following an historic 2024 election, the nation seeks to step forward into the future. The victories and losses for both parties here in Washington, D.C., and across the United States highlight a diverse range of voices, values, and emotions. The 375,000 community...
Comparing Housing Proposals from Presidential Candidates
As we near the 2024 presidential election, community association board members, managers, and business partners may want to look at the housing plans presented by the two candidates. Both the Trump and Harris campaigns released policy proposals. Highlights from their...
CAI’s Get out the Vote 2024 Resources
In hand with being a presidential election year, electing a president and vice president, all 435 U.S. House of Representative seats and 34 of 100 U.S. Senate seats are up for election. At the state level, 13 governors are up for election. These elections will be held...
Public Policies Impacting Community Association Management Companies
This week, Community Associations Institute hosts nearly 300 community association management company executives at its annual CEO-Management Company Retreat. During the event, I had the pleasure to share a legislative update with management company executives from...
Corporate Transparency Act Update: Key Hearing Held in Lawsuit
On Oct. 11, the U.S. District Court in Alexandria, VA held a hearing for preliminary injunction in Community Associations Institute v. U.S. Department of Treasury. CAI anticipates a ruling on the request shortly. This case is a critical component of CAI’s fight to...
Association Annual Meeting Season: Fundraising Opportunities and Resources for Legislative Action Committees
Fall is here, and many community associations are planning annual meetings and fiscal budgets. On average, community association residents connect three to four times per year with their community’s governing board, according to the Homeowner Satisfaction Survey...