by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Apr 27, 2022 | Other, State Advocacy
Nineteen of the 46 states in session in 2022 have adjourned for the calendar year. Over the past four months, CAI’s 36 state legislative action committees (LACs) and more than 600 volunteer committee members worked tirelessly to advocate on behalf of the community...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Apr 21, 2022 | Court Cases, State Advocacy, Uniform Act
The Supreme Court of Texas determined that a party may qualify as a “prevailing party” under the Uniform Condominium Act by the parties who bring claims or successfully defend against claims. This case concerned whether a defendant condominium association is entitled...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Mar 11, 2022 | State Advocacy
Legislators failed to reach an agreement on a bill to improve building structural integrity before the session’s adjournment. Members of the Florida legislature did not reach an agreement on legislation that would require building inspections and mandatory reserve...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Feb 24, 2022 | Other, State Advocacy
Legislation impacting the community association housing model is introduced in all 50 U.S. state legislatures during each calendar year. CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team actively supports public policies that protect community association self-governance and...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Jan 6, 2022 | Other, State Advocacy
It’s a new year, and 46 states and the District of Columbia are starting their 2022 legislative sessions (Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, and Texas only meet every other year). As usual, volunteers in CAI’s state legislative action committees (LACs) will be hard at...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Dec 30, 2021 | Community Association Guidance, Federal Advocacy, State Advocacy
2021 was a big year for CAI’s advocacy efforts and legislation relevant to the community association housing model. Community association leaders continued to turn to state laws and local mandates for guidance on holding virtual meetings, requiring use of face masks...
