Breaking Down New PPP Regulations and Second Draw Information
The Small Business Administration and U.S. Treasury Department released new regulations on the expanded Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as amended through the “Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act.” The new regulations expand...
2021 Community Association and COVID-19 Advocacy Priorities
All 50 U.S. state legislatures will be in session this year. With the majority convening in January and adjourning by the end of May—30 states have sessions lasting less than 120 days— it is likely that most will spend much of their time at first considering...
Recognizing CAI’s Advocacy Efforts in 2020
With just hours left in 2020, CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team would like to thank its Legislative Action Committees (LACs), volunteer advocates, and our members who continually supported and advocated on behalf of the 73.5 million Americans living in...
Congress Clears $900 Billion COVID-19 Targeted Relief Package
Congressional leaders have reached a deal to authorize a $900 billion COVID-19 targeted relief package. The legislation authorizes a new round of economic stimulus payments to most households and extends enhanced unemployment benefits related to the pandemic into...
CAI Board of Trustees Adopts Public Policy to Preserve Community Association Covenants
The CAI Board of Trustees adopted a new public policy supporting legislation that allows recorded governing documents of community associations to be enforceable in perpetuity. The Marketable Record Title Act Public Policy for Community Associations also advocates for...
Expand Your Network at the 2021 Community Association Law Seminar
By Andrew Terrell Mr. Terrell is co-chair of the 2021 Community Association Law Seminar Planning Committee and a fellow in CAI’s College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). He counsels community associations in the areas of covenant enforcement and governing...
Airlines Don’t Have to Accommodate Emotional Support Animals — Does the Same Apply to Community Associations?
On December 2, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced it is revising its Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) regulation on the transport of service animals by air to ensure a safe and accessible air transportation system. According to an article in The Washington...
Get Your Competitive Edge at the 2021 Community Association Law Seminar
By Thomas Murray Mr. Murray is co-chair of the 2021 Community Association Law Seminar Planning Committee and a fellow in CAI’s College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). He started practicing community association law in 1988, offering valuable perspective and...
Education Opportunities Abound at the 2021 Virtual Community Association Law Seminar
By Elina Gilbert Ms. Gilbert is co-chair of the 2021 Community Association Law Seminar Planning Committee and a fellow in CAI's College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). She has practiced community association law for 20 years with an emphasis on transactional...
Superpriority Lien Ruling Aligns with CAI’s Public Policy
Note: This case is from a foreclosure that predates the COVID-19 pandemic. This case is a court ruling from a 2013 lawsuit. In March 2020, CAI announced a moratorium on foreclosure actions for community associations. The moratorium is extended through December 31,...
