by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Aug 22, 2024 | Civility, Community Association Guidance
August marks National Civility Month and offers us an ideal opportunity to reflect on the importance of respectful dialogue. Civility is especially important in community associations where challenging conversations may be unavoidable. Recent findings from the...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Aug 1, 2024 | Corporate Transparency Act, Other
Here are the latest developments regarding the Corporate Transparency Act and how it might impact community associations. As many of you are aware, the CTA mandates that business entities in the U.S. report the identities of their beneficial owners to the Financial...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jul 17, 2024 | Civility, Other
In the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Trump last weekend, our nation finds itself in a state of reflection and concern. Such a terrible event underscores the need for unity starting at the local level: our communities. The US is not the only...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jul 3, 2024 | Advocacy, Community Association Guidance, Public Policies
The CAI Board of Trustees approved a significant update to its board member education public policy. This decision comes after a comprehensive vetting process that included numerous surveys and feedback from CAI members, homeowner leaders, chapters, member...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE, Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Jun 24, 2024 | Community Association Guidance, Condo Safety
To mark the third anniversary of the Champlain Towers South tragedy in Surfside, Fla., Community Associations Institute (CAI) continues to emphasize the importance of building safety through proactive maintenance measures and financial sustainability in condominiums,...
