by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Mar 28, 2019 | Community Association Guidance, Public Policies
As a community association board member and community manager, it is important you know restrictions that may apply to your community related to playing music and movies before you are held liable in a court of law. A basic understanding of copyright law may help community associations assess their potential liability and develop appropriate compliance strategies and best practices.
by Matthew Green | Feb 1, 2019 | Community Association Guidance, Public Policies
Talk of two truly epic documentaries have circulated the water coolers over the past two weeks. The focus of the documentaries is the 2017 would’ve-been, luxury festival that flew to close to the sun then crashed and burned leaving thousands of young, some very-well-to-do, adults stranded on an island in the Bahamas. They ultimately tell the same story and heed the same warnings about the charisma or cost-savings of an individual or offer.
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jan 30, 2019 | Community Association Guidance, Public Policies
When an issue arises that impacts CAI members, CAI develops a public policy position to guide volunteer advocates and staff in their advocacy efforts. On January 23, 2019, the CAI Board of Trustees adopted a public policy on electric vehicle charging stations.
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jan 8, 2019 | Federal Advocacy, Public Policies
The partial government shutdown impacts several federal agencies and programs important to community associations. Homeowners and buyers, board members, community managers, attorneys, and other business partners may notice delays in condominium loan certification, flood insurance policy changes, drone licensing approvals, and more.
by Megan Newman | Dec 1, 2017 | Public Policies, State Advocacy
As legislative sessions are approaching, we have compiled a short list of issues we predict will trend in states legislatures in 2018. While the following are by no means the only issues facing community associations in the next year, we expect these five to pop up in...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Aug 25, 2016 | Public Policies
On August 18, 2016, Community Associations Institute (CAI) Board of Trustees approved a new public policy to address the issue of training for community association board members. Being elected to your board of directors of your condominium, coop, or homeowners...