by Dawn Bauman, CAE | May 29, 2025 | Community Association Guidance, Community Associations Institute, Public Policies
The CAI Board of Trustees approved an important update to its public policy on reserve studies and funding to align with the CAI Reserve Study Standards. CAI continues to review critical condominium safety public policy to ensure our policy positions reflect the...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Dec 11, 2024 | Community Association Guidance, Insurance, Public Policies
The growing insurance crisis continues to put pressure on community associations, particularly condominiums and housing cooperatives. Across the nation, community associations are facing the real challenges of rising insurance premiums, policy cancellations, and...
by Marlee Breakstone, Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq., Dawn Bauman, CAE, Ben Price, Lula Fekadu | Nov 26, 2024 | Advocacy, Community Association Guidance, Federal Advocacy, Public Policies, State Advocacy
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, CAI’s government and public affairs team wants to thank our incredible volunteers who supported our public policy work in 2024 and contributed to our many successes. CAI’s advocacy accomplishments would not be possible without the...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE, Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Nov 19, 2024 | Community Association Guidance, Public Policies
The Community Associations Institute (CAI) is dedicated to advocating for legislation that improves the governance and sustainability of community associations. As 2025 approaches, CAI’s state government affairs efforts remain member-driven, focused on refining state...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Oct 17, 2024 | Community Association Guidance, Public Policies, Resources
This week, Community Associations Institute hosts nearly 300 community association management company executives at its annual CEO-Management Company Retreat. During the event, I had the pleasure to share a legislative update with management company executives from...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Aug 29, 2024 | Assistance Animals, Community Association Guidance
National Dog Day, recognized earlier this week, is a perfect opportunity to celebrate the pure joy our pups bring to our lives. For many, dogs are more than just pets; they are essential partners in daily living for those who rely on service and assistance animals. As...
