CAI State Legislative Action Committees Host Advocacy Days to Educate Lawmakers on Community Associations
CAI Legislative Action Committees (LACs) 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...
CAI Amicus Brief Helps Lead to Favorable North Carolina Court of Appeals Decision
Arguments included in a friend-of-the-court brief filed by CAI that recommended courts recognize and uphold the authority of community associations were reiterated in a recent appeals court decision in North Carolina. In December, the North Carolina Court of Appeals...
CAI Legal Resource Spotlight: Access Hundreds of Community Association Case Law Summaries
The 2024 CAI Community Association Law Seminar, organized by the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL) takes place this week in Las Vegas for attorneys, community association managers, and insurance and risk management professionals. A highlight of the event...
CAI Board of Trustees Approves Two Public Policies
The CAI Board of Trustees has approved two important public policies: An update to the building inspection and structural integrity public policy, and the new home-based business childcare public policy. Building Inspection and Structural Integrity Public Policy:...
Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act and Advocating for Community Associations
As community associations navigate the intricacies of compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), it's imperative to understand the nuances of this legislation and advocate for the best interests of community associations. The CTA, enacted in 2021, combats...
CAI’s Commitment to Black History Month and the Pursuit of Housing Equality
February is a celebration of resilience, progress, and the rich tapestry of Black history. At CAI, we embrace this opportunity to reflect on our commitment to equality, especially in the realm of housing. The journey toward fair and equitable housing for all Americans...
2024 State Legislative Season: Processes and topics at play
It’s a new year, and 46 states, as well as the District of Columbia, started their 2024 legislative sessions. Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, and Texas only meet every other year. As usual, volunteers in CAI’s state legislative action committees (LACs) are hard at work...
Corporate Transparency Act: Community Associations Prepare and Engage
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is officially in effect. The U.S. Department of Treasury’s portal is running and accepting beneficial ownership information reports. For existing community associations incorporated in the state and with less than 5 million dollars...
New Jersey Lawmakers Pass Condominium Safety Legislation
On Jan. 8, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed into law S2760/A4384. The new law, which concerns structural integrity regulations for certain residential buildings, was spearheaded by CAI’s New Jersey Legislative Action Committee (NJ-LAC) over the past two years....
Legislative and Advocacy Resources to Start the New Year
CAI has nearly 500 volunteers serving on state LACs. Whatever legislation community associations are facing, it’s likely been navigated successfully by advocates in another state. CAI has developed resources to assist with advocacy and lobbying efforts in 2024, as...
