by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Sep 25, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Connect with Elected Officials, Federal Advocacy, volunteers
Advocacy is essential to ensure the voices of the community association industry are heard where federal policies are shaped. From disaster recovery and condominium financing to insurance affordability and housing policy, decisions made in Washington, D.C., can have a...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Sep 8, 2026 | Advocacy, Disaster Relief, FEMA, Resources
September is National Preparedness month. Led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, this annual campaign reminds everyone, including community associations and homeowners, that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Sep 1, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, State Advocacy, State Capitols, volunteers
As the 2026 legislative season winds down, CAI is already looking ahead. What’s next for community associations? Which issues will shape the industry in 2027 and where will advocates need to make their voices heard? Seven state legislatures are wrapping up their 2026...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Aug 20, 2026 | Advocacy, Affordable Housing, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Environmental Sustainability, Public Policies
Strong national public policies give community association advocates a powerful foundation for advancing the industry’s priorities in state capitals across the country. By establishing clear, consensus-driven positions on issues that affect community associations and...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Aug 12, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Compliance, Corporate Transparency Act, Court Cases, Federal Advocacy
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...