by C. Scott Canady and Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Apr 2, 2020 | Disaster Relief, Federal Advocacy
When President Trump signed the March 13, proclamation declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak, a number of federal actions impacting community associations were enforced. Federal regulatory agencies mandated moratoriums on mortgage foreclosures and evictions and instituted loan forbearance programs. Congress passed stimulus legislation impacting small businesses, employees, and individuals.
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Mar 19, 2020 | Disaster Relief
As of March 18, NCSL reports 16 states and one territory have postponed their legislative sessions: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virgin Islands, and Wisconsin. Some are considering scheduling special sessions for later this year. Many of these postponements and suspensions will last until the end of March when legislators will reassess the status of the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Mar 6, 2020 | State Advocacy
Maryland’s Revenue Subcommittee voted against HB 1623, which would expand sales tax to innumerable services never taxed before by the state. This was no easy feat though. During a five-and-a-half-hour hearing, 112 industries and Governor Hogan’s office testified in...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Feb 27, 2020 | State Advocacy
The CAI Board of Trustees adopted a new public policy, Amendment Process to Remove Discriminatory Restrictive Covenants, that allows a community association board to remove antiquated and unenforceable discriminatory restrictions contained in covenants without a vote...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Jan 30, 2020 | Federal Advocacy, State Advocacy
Forty-six state legislatures will convene this year and thousands of bills will be filed at the state level. While CAI focuses on issues and trends that directly impact the 73.5 million Americans living in community associations, there are dozens of other emerging...
