by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Nov 18, 2019 | Federal Advocacy
CAI is pleased to report that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has taken an important step to address concerns related to documentation from a “reliable third party” regarding emotional support animals. HUD Secretary Ben Carson asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate websites selling assistance animal documentation.
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Nov 14, 2019 | State Advocacy
Nearly all housing-related organizations and major news outlets have reported on the affordable housing crisis in the U.S. Research from the Urban Institute, Harvard University, Brookings Institute, and advocacy groups supports that home prices are rising at a much...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Nov 7, 2019 | Federal Advocacy, Public Policies
Last month, the CAI Board of Trustees adopted a new public policy, Assistance Animals and Pets in Community Associations, that recognizes and supports the rights of residential community associations to regulate and adopt rules pertaining to pets and assistance...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Oct 24, 2019 | Federal Advocacy
Community association leaders from across the country convened in Washington, D.C., for CAI’s 2019 Advocacy Summit on Oct. 23. More than 60 advocates met with key members of Congress to discuss our industry’s federal advocacy priorities. With nearly 100 meetings in...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Oct 9, 2019 | State Advocacy
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently signed two foreclosure reform bills into law, designed to shorten the time a house sits vacant so the property’s exterior doesn’t become unsightly and unsafe. These laws are part of a larger package of legislation addressing...
