U.S. Senators Press HUD to Prioritize FHA Condominium Approvals
As the number of FHA-approved condominiums continues to decrease, congressional leaders call on HUD Secretary Ben Carson to act Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) were joined by 52 U.S. senators in calling for HUD Secretary Ben Carson to comply with...
Push for New FHA Condominium Rule
More than 100 advocates met with 150 congressional offices and federal lawmakers to educate them about the community association housing model during CAI’s recent 2018 Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. Attendees specifically pushed for reform of the...
This Summer, Invite Your Legislator!
Summer is finally here and with it comes BBQs, pool parties, Fourth of July bashes, and more! Summer is also the perfect time to connect with your Members of Congress, who spend more time in their home districts during the summer when Congress is in...
Community Manager Licensing – Sunset in Colorado
If you want to earn a living as a community association manager in these eight states - Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, and Virginia - you must have a state-issued license. In 1987, Florida created the first state licensure program...
CAI Makes its Mark on Capitol Hill
A record number of CAI advocates educated Washington lawmakers and congressional staff members about our top federal issues during our 2018 Advocacy Summit on May 8. Over 110 CAI members hailing from 25 states participated in more than 150 meetings with House and...
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act
Fifty years ago today, seven days after Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the federal Fair Housing Act into law. In his speech, President Johnson acknowledged “the roots of injustice run deep” but proclaimed, “the voice of...
Real Estate Lobby Claims Exorbitant Fees Being Charged by Community Associations
Governments regulate business. But, why? Most often commerce is regulated for consumer protection, employee protection, and environment protection. Real estate agent/broker lobbies have been introducing legislation throughout the country under the guise of consumer...
The Great Debate—Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Edition
Ten years and $187.5 billion ago, the federal government seized control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. What did we get for the effort and money? For one, American households had access to mortgage credit during the Great Recession. That alone was a remarkable success...
Dexter the Peacock – Service Animal? Pet? Soul Mate?
I walk my two very friendly dogs—a black lab and a yellow lab—in public places regularly. We encounter lots of people who are afraid of dogs. I’ve been more aware of how people respond and react to dogs recently because of all the media and attention related to...
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rules in Favor of Condominium Homeowners
New ruling states that condominium developers cannot restrict owners from filing construction defect lawsuits. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) has ruled in favor of Cambridge Point Condominium homeowners in the case of Trustees of the Cambridge Point...
