by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Nov 12, 2026 | Advocacy, Federal Advocacy, Resources, State Advocacy
HUD has narrowed its enforcement approach, while state civil rights agencies, including Maryland, Massachusetts, and South Carolina, have reaffirmed that their own disability accommodation protections remain in effect. Emotional support animals in housing continue to...
by Marlee Breakstone | Nov 10, 2026 | Advocacy, Connect with Elected Officials, Holidays, Resources
The holiday season brings neighbors together and creates a natural opportunity to bring elected officials to communities they represent through CAI’s Constituents in Your Communities campaign. CAI’s Constituents in Your Communities campaign brings advocacy closer to...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq., Elise Busse | Nov 5, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI
The 2026 midterm election will directly shape several federal policy issues affecting community associations, including disaster recovery assistance, debris removal, housing policy, and repeal of the Corporate Transparency Act. Changes in congressional leadership...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Nov 3, 2026 | Advocacy, Resources
The polls are open. Election Day is here, and it’s time to #VoteForHome! Millions of Americans will cast their ballots today for candidates who will shape policies at the federal, state, and local levels. For the 78.1 million Americans who live and work in community...
by Tony Campisi, CAE | Oct 30, 2026 | Advocacy, Resources
Community associations are built on participation and civic engagement. Well-governed community associations begin with active homeowners engaged in the governance of their communities. That engagement starts with homeowners exercising their fundamental right to vote...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Oct 26, 2026 | Advocacy, Affordable Housing, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Federal Advocacy, ROAD to Housing Act
“Expanding homeownership and supporting healthy rental housing are not competing goals. Federal policy should give families a fair opportunity to buy a home while respecting the rights of homeowners to shape the places they call home.” – Dawn M. Bauman, CAE,...
