Federal Efforts Boost Disaster Assistance for Community Associations
Anyone who has lived in or worked with community associations knows that planning and preparation for natural disasters matters. That is why it is encouraging to see policymakers in Washington, D.C., take steps to make disaster recovery less complicated for common...
CAI’s Guide to the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a $349 billion federal government loan and grant program to help small businesses remain solvent and retain employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The PPP is administered through the Small Business Administration 7(a) loan...
A Guide to Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans
The Federal government’s Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) provides long-term, low-interest loans to stabilize nonprofit organizations (community associations) and small businesses experiencing a substantial economic injury as a...
Federal COVID-19 Laws Impacting Community Associations
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.
What COVID-19 Means for 2020 State Legislative Sessions
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.
