National Volunteer Month: Thank you CAI Volunteer Advocates and Leaders!
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of volunteers. CAI is grateful and fortunate to work with the hundreds of volunteer leaders and thousands of volunteer advocates who dedicate time to community association advocacy...
New Guidance Helps Navigate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lending Eligibility
CAI is proud to announce the release of Condominium Lending: Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Your Condominium Association/Housing Coop Eligibility Status. The guidance document is designed to help community associations understand and address lending eligibility issues that...
CAI State Legislative Action Committees Educate Lawmakers on Community Associations
CAI legislative action committees monitor state legislation, educate lawmakers, and protect the interests of those living and working in community associations. Each volunteer committee is comprised of homeowner leaders, community managers, and representatives from...
CAI Federally Advocates for Additional Financing Opportunities for Professional Certifications and Credentials
Throughout March, CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team met with members of Congress on Capitol Hill to advocate for support of the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act.(H.R. 1151/S. 756). This legislation was reintroduced last month. This is a multi-year...
Corporate Transparency Act Suspended for Domestic Reporting Companies Including Community Associations
The U.S. Department of Treasury officially suspended enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act against U.S. citizens and domestic reporting companies. This final interim rule released by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network on March 21 confirms community...
Intellectual and Developmental Disability Awareness Month: CAI’s Commitment to Fair Housing
March is Intellectual and Developmental Disability Awareness Month. According to the National Disability Institute, it has been observed since 1987 to raise awareness of the needs of individuals with an intellectual disability and reaffirm a collective commitment to...
Guidance for Community Associations with ICE Requests
Community Associations Institute is proud to release new guidance for community associations handling U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement requests, developed to help community managers and board members navigate interactions with ICE agents while protecting the...
Issue and Resource Spotlight: Community Association Board Member Education
Training volunteer board members on their roles and responsibilities is essential to a well-functioning community association. Last summer, CAI approved a significant update to its board member education public policy. This timely update followed a notable increase in...
Accelerating Action for Gender Equality in Community Association Leadership
Tomorrow is International Women’s Day 2025. Join me as we celebrate the incredible women who lead, inspire, and drive change in the community association industry. This year’s theme—Accelerate Action to Gender Equality—reminds us that while progress has been made, we...
Treasury Department Suspends Enforcement of CTA for U.S. Citizens and Domestic Reporting Companies
On March 2, the U.S. Treasury Department issued a statement regarding enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act. The official notice says, “not only will it not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule...
