Community Associations Seek Guidance and Clarification on HUD’s Third-Party Harassment Rule
Earlier this month, CAI sent a white paper to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) seeking guidance and clarification for community association board members related to the Sept. 2016 rule titled, “Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Environment Harassment...
Is There a Home for Short-Term Rentals in Community Associations?
The use of online platforms that facilitate short-term rentals has exploded in popularity over the past decade. Websites like Airbnb and VRBO connect property owners or “hosts” with guests to arrange the listing and booking of homes for long weekends, summer breaks,...
U.S. Senators Press HUD to Prioritize FHA Condominium Approvals
UPDATE Jun. 27, 2018: Secretary Ben Carson announced plans to release the final rule easing restriction on FHA loans for condominiums beginning in Sept. 2018. As the number of FHA-approved condominiums continues to decrease, congressional leaders call on HUD Secretary...
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...
