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 C. Scott Canady | Feb 6, 2020 | Assistance Animals, Disaster Relief, Federal Advocacy, HAM Radio
41 states and the District of Columbia 2020 legislative sessions have commenced, and CAI is tracking more than 1,000 pieces of legislation impacting community associations. In addition, U.S. Congress is in session and the federal agencies continue their work—some of...
by Crystal Espie | Oct 17, 2019 | Disaster Relief, Federal Advocacy
Community association leaders from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C., in less than a week for CAI’s Advocacy Summit to support issues that directly impact the 73 million people living and working in homeowners associations, condominiums, and housing...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jul 26, 2019 | Disaster Relief, Federal Advocacy
Hurricane season is here. Now is the time for your community to take steps to ensure debris removal in your community is eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding. As your community association braces for hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Sep 13, 2018 | Disaster Relief
If you and your community are bracing for Hurricane Florence, please click here for information on working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to prepare and recover. As community association managers and boards of directors prepare their residents for...
