A Year in Review: Top 10 Blog Posts of 2023
As we bid farewell to 2023, it's time to reflect on the insightful content that filled the CAI Advocacy Blog throughout the year. From legislative updates to industry trends, our blog is a go-to resource for community association professionals, homeowners, and anyone...
2024 State Policy Priorities
CAI’s 36 legislative action committees run by hundreds of volunteers have led the conversations with state legislators and other stakeholders resulting in new laws allowing community associations to conduct business via virtual meetings and electronic voting and new...
Get Ahead of the Game: Meet the LAC Chairs You Need to Know for 2024
CAI has 37 state Legislative Action Committees (LACs), made up of volunteers representing over 74.2 million Americans living in homeowners associations, condominiums, and housing cooperatives. LAC members include homeowner leaders, community managers, and business...
TRANSPARENCY IN CONDO LENDING BY FREDDIE MAC
Finally, a win for CAI and for access to lending for some of the nation’s most affordable housing options – condominium units. Freddie Mac announced today they are taking a step towards transparency by creating eligibility statuses and expanding access to information...
2023 Uniform Law Commission Joint Editorial Board for Uniform Real Property Acts Update
The Uniform Law Commission (ULC) provides states with non-partisan, well-conceived and well-drafted legislation that brings clarity and stability to critical areas of state statutory law. Currently, six joint editorial boards are appointed by the ULC in various...
Thanksgiving 2023: Giving thanks for our advocacy base
As we near the end of the year, the CAI government and public affairs team is proud to announce its many successes. We achieved amicus wins, and legislative victories, and hosted a successful advocacy summit, thanks to the hard work of our dedicated volunteers....
Gearing Up for 2024: A Recap 2023 Elections and #CAIVotes Initiative
As we gear up for the 2024 presidential and state elections, it's crucial to reflect on the significant elections held in 2023 and look forward to the impactful #CAIVotes initiative. This year, five states held off-year legislative elections, laying the groundwork for...
2023 Legislative Report and 2024 Legislative Forecast for Community Association Manager Licensing
Occupational or professional licensing, also called licensure, is a form of government regulation requiring a license to pursue a particular profession for compensation. Government regulation of professions is typically at the state level. Currently seven states in...
Celebrating a Successful 2023 Advocacy Summit and Honoring the 2023 Hero of Associations (HOA)
More than 120 Community Associations Institute advocates from 25 states and Washington D.C., gathered yesterday in the nation’s Capital in person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic to advocate on behalf of the community association housing model with their...
Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Capitalization Grant Program A Community Association Initiative
Remember the major infrastructure bill passed by Congress in 2021? CAI recently reviewed H.R.3684 the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, for programs that may impact community associations. The Energy Efficiency...
