Changes to Federal Mortgage Rules in the Works
In a storyline only 2020 could deliver, as the nation slogs its way through a pandemic and economic recession, home sales have increased by 25% according to the National Association of Realtors, and mortgage lending has jumped 33% according to the Mortgage Bankers...
Mid-Year CAI Amicus Curiae Program Update
Community Associations Institute files amicus curiae, or "friend of the court" briefs, in federal or state cases that address issues of significant importance in community association law. CAI's amicus curiae efforts enable us to share our expertise and educate a...
Mid-Year State Legislative Action Committee Update: Part VI
During the COVID-19 pandemic, CAI’s legislative action committees (LACs) volunteered hundreds of hours reviewing bills, drafting testimony, working with lobbyists, meeting with legislators and other decision-makers, and testifying for and against bills. Here is the...
Mid-Year State Legislative Action Committee Update: Part V
During the COVID-19 pandemic, CAI’s legislative action committees (LACs) volunteered hundreds of hours reviewing bills, drafting testimony, working with lobbyists, meeting with legislators and other decision-makers, and testifying for and against bills. Here is the...
COVID-19 Related Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Moratoriums
Within the last week, six federal government agencies took action to extend mortgage foreclosure and eviction moratoriums. Here is what you need to know. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Eviction Moratorium: An emergency order by the CDC bans evictions...
Mid-Year State Legislative Action Committee Update: Part IV
During the COVID-19 pandemic, CAI’s legislative action committees (LACs) volunteered hundreds of hours reviewing bills, drafting testimony, working with lobbyists, meeting with legislators and other decision-makers, and testifying for and against bills. Here is the...
The U.S. Census and Community Associations
The U.S. Constitution mandates that the U.S. Census Bureau conduct a census every 10 years. This year marks the 24th time that the U.S. population has been counted since 1790. The census provides critical data that lawmakers, businesses, research institutions, and...
Insurance Subrogation Case Impacts Condominium Associations
Community Association Law Reporter is a valuable CAI member benefit that provides a monthly summary of important legal cases impacting community associations. To spread the word about this resource, I will be highlighting a case once a month to offer greater insight...
Mid-Year State Legislative Action Committee Update: Part III
During the COVID-19 pandemic, CAI’s legislative action committees (LACs) volunteered hundreds of hours reviewing bills, drafting testimony, working with lobbyists, meeting with legislators and other decision-makers, and testifying for and against bills. Here is the...
Mid-Year State Legislative Action Committee Update: Part II
During the COVID-19 pandemic, CAI’s legislative action committees (LAC) volunteered hundreds of collective hours to review bills, draft testimony, work with lobbyists, meet with legislators and other decision-makers, and testify for and against bills. Here is the...
