Breaking News: U.S. Treasury and FinCEN Issues Final Rule Ending Corporate Transparency Act’s Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for Community Association Board Members
On Aug. 11, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a final rule removing requirements for U.S. companies and U.S. persons, including community association board members, to report beneficial ownership information to FinCEN under the...
The State of Community Association Grassroots Advocacy: CAI Member Engagement and Industry Success Through July 2026
Grassroots advocacy is most effective when the people closest to an issue make their voices heard. Throughout the first half of 2026, CAI legislative action committee member advocates, community association professionals, volunteer leaders, and industry partners...
CAI Unveils 2026 Congressional Advocacy Summit Federal Legislative Priorities
In September, CAI members from across the country will come together in Washington, D.C., to ensure the voice of the community association housing model is heard where federal policy is made. CAI’s 2026 Congressional Advocacy Summit provides a unique opportunity for...
Advocacy Doesn’t Take a Summer Recess: Why August Matters
Did you know that Congress is in session less than half the year? On average, the House of Representatives is in session 147 days each year, while the Senate meets for 165 days. Enshrined in the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970, this time is intended for elected...
2026 New Hampshire End of Legislative Session Report
Community Associations Institute (CAI) New Hampshire Legislative Action Committee (NH LAC) spent the 2026 legislative session advocating on behalf of approximately 271,000 Granite Staters who live in 108,300 homes in nearly 3,000 community associations. Legislative...
Strengthening State Partnerships and Championing Community Associations: CAI Advocacy Connects with Lawmakers at NCSL Legislative Summit
Building relationships with lawmakers is one of the most effective ways to advance policies that support the 78.1 million Americans living in 380,000 community associations. That's why CAI's Government and Public Affairs team traveled to Chicago this week to exhibit...
The Magic of Mount Vernon: Governance Lessons from America’s First President
George Washington. One famous person’s name evokes not just a city, but the entire foundation of a country and many of its most noble traditions. What better way to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary than with a visit to Washington’s celebrated home? Mount...
Mid-Year Community Association State Legislative Update: What Passed, What Failed, What’s Still in Play
State legislatures across the country continue to shape the laws that govern the 390,000 community associations across the United States, making it more important than ever for board members, community managers, and industry professionals to stay informed. As we reach...
National Night Out: Showcase Why Community Associations Are Preferred Places to Call Home
On Aug. 4, communities around the country will gather at picnics, parades, block parties, and other summer events to celebrate National Night Out. Established in 1984, National Night Out got its start in the suburbs of Philadelphia when the National Association of...
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Is Now Law: What Community Associations Need to Know
On July 11, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a landmark bipartisan, bicameral housing package championed by Arkansas Rep. French Hill, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, became law. After passing the Senate 85-5 and the House 358-32, the bill...
