

2023 Uniform Law Commission Joint Editorial Board for Uniform Real Property Acts Update
The Uniform Law Commission (ULC) provides states with non-partisan, well-conceived and well-drafted legislation that brings clarity and stability to critical areas of state statutory law. Currently, six joint editorial boards are appointed by the ULC in various...

Thanksgiving 2023: Giving thanks for our advocacy base
As we near the end of the year, the CAI government and public affairs team is proud to announce its many successes. We achieved amicus wins, and legislative victories, and hosted a successful advocacy summit, thanks to the hard work of our dedicated volunteers....

Gearing Up for 2024: A Recap 2023 Elections and #CAIVotes Initiative
As we gear up for the 2024 presidential and state elections, it's crucial to reflect on the significant elections held in 2023 and look forward to the impactful #CAIVotes initiative. This year, five states held off-year legislative elections, laying the groundwork for...

2023 Legislative Report and 2024 Legislative Forecast for Community Association Manager Licensing
Occupational or professional licensing, also called licensure, is a form of government regulation requiring a license to pursue a particular profession for compensation. Government regulation of professions is typically at the state level. Currently seven states in...

Celebrating a Successful 2023 Advocacy Summit and Honoring the 2023 Hero of Associations (HOA)
More than 120 Community Associations Institute advocates from 25 states and Washington D.C., gathered yesterday in the nation’s Capital in person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic to advocate on behalf of the community association housing model with their...

Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Capitalization Grant Program A Community Association Initiative
Remember the major infrastructure bill passed by Congress in 2021? CAI recently reviewed H.R.3684 the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, for programs that may impact community associations. The Energy Efficiency...

Annual Meetings and CAI Legislative Action Committee Fundraising
With fall upon us, many community associations across the United States are planning for their annual meetings and budgets. On average, community association residents connect three to four times per year with their community’s governing board, according to the...

How the Corporate Transparency Act Applies to Community Associations
In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act. Before you stop reading, this law likely applies to your community association and/or the communities you work with every day. This blog post is a bit technical, but please, read on! The intent of the Corporate...

Celebrating Our Civic Duty: CAI Advocacy Resources for National Voter Education Week
According to the Foundation for Community Association Research’s Homeowner Satisfaction Survey, a staggering 92% of all homeowners have a plan to participate in all state and national elections. In line with this strong commitment to civic engagement, CAI is taking proactive steps to empower and celebrate community association members’ active participation in the democratic process.

Spotlight on Natural Disaster Assistance During National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness month, and the theme is Take Control in 1,2,3. The campaign focuses on how communities can prepare for disasters while dealing with a growing multitude of extreme weather events and emergencies. The national campaign under the...