by Marlee Breakstone, Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Nov 7, 2025 | Advocacy, Affordable Housing, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Condo Safety, Connect with Elected Officials, Disaster Relief, Fannie Mae, Federal Advocacy, FEMA, Freddie Mac, HAM Radio, Insurance, Legislative Action Committees, Other, Resources, ROAD to Housing Act, volunteers
During the 2025 CAI Congressional Advocacy Summit yesterday, a record-breaking 195 CAI-member advocates from 30 states, and Washington D.C., met with federal lawmakers to educate them on policy issues affecting those living and working in community associations...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq., Marlee Breakstone | Sep 11, 2025 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Legislative Action Committees, Other, Resources, volunteers
Fall is approaching, and many community associations are planning annual meetings and fiscal budgets. On average, community association residents connect three to four times per year with their community’s governing board, according to the Homeowner Satisfaction...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE, Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | May 8, 2025 | Advocacy, Annual Meetings, Federal Advocacy, Legislative Action Committees, Public Policies, Resources, State Advocacy, volunteers
This week, hundreds of CAI members gather in Orlando to reconnect with friends and colleagues from around the world at CAI’s Annual Conference and Exposition: Community NOW. One of CAI’s core objectives is to advocate for public policy that creates the most ideal...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE, Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Apr 16, 2025 | Advocacy, Federal Advocacy, Other, State Advocacy, State Capitols, volunteers
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of volunteers. CAI is grateful and fortunate to work with the hundreds of volunteer leaders and thousands of volunteer advocates who dedicate time to community association advocacy...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq., Dawn Bauman, CAE | Apr 2, 2025 | Advocacy, State Advocacy, State Capitols, volunteers
CAI legislative action committees monitor state legislation, educate lawmakers, and protect the interests of those living and working in community associations. Each volunteer committee is comprised of homeowner leaders, community managers, and representatives from...
by Ben Price | Nov 14, 2024 | Advocacy, volunteers
CAI continues to advocate at the local level to track bills and ordinances in addition to those at the state and federal level. Alongside state legislative action committees, CAI can ensure the power and rights of community associations remain protected in...