From Voices to Victories: A Recap of CAI’s Successful Advocacy Efforts in the First Half of 2023
Grassroots advocacy lies at the heart of a thriving democracy, empowering individuals, and communities to shape society actively. Grassroots advocacy is an effective form of activism where passionate individuals connect with elected officials to impact legislation and...
A New Era for Reserve Studies
Recognizing the need for revised guidelines, CAI released updated Reserve Study Standards in May to provide communities with an improved framework for effective reserve planning. Key changes and benefits offered by the latest standards include a particular emphasis on...
Flying the American Flag this Independence Day
As we prepare for the July 4th holiday, many HOA and condo residents across the country will display the American Flag. According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the American flag should be flown from sunrise to sunset and may be displayed during...
CAI LEADS COALITION TO URGE TRANSPARENCY IN THE FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC CONDO LENDING REQUIREMENTS
CAI, the international leader for community association education, governance, and management, partnered with CHLA and NAR to voice concerns about the guidelines in a letter last week to FHFA Director Sandra L. Thompson, Fannie Mae CEO Priscilla Almodovar, and Freddie...
We Remember and Honor: Anniversary of the Champlain Towers South Condominium Collapse
Today marks the two-year anniversary of the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South Condominium in Surfside, Fla. The tragedy took 98 lives. CAI honors those who lost their lives, the loved ones of the victims, and the survivors who lost their home and...
Congress Introduces Making Condos Safer and Affordable Act of 2023
On the eve of the 2nd anniversary of the deadly Surfside building tragedy, U.S. Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Bill Posey (FL-08) today introduced the bipartisan Making Condos Safer and Affordable Act of 2023 to provide comprehensive condo relief...
CAI Advocacy’s Condo Safety Related State Legislation Round-Up
Since the tragic collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Fla., in June 2021, CAI’s government and public affairs efforts have been and continue to be committed to condominium safety, structurally sound and fiscally responsible communities through public policy...
Evolution of CAI Policy Recommending Legislative Mandates for Reserve Studies and Funding and Building Inspections
Taking a bold new stance following the tragic partial collapse of Champlain Tower South in Surfside, Fla., in late June 2021, CAI now recommends statutorily mandating reserve studies and funding for all community associations. The recommendation also provides details...
The U.S. House of Representatives Moves Beyond the Debt Ceiling & Introduces the Disaster Assistance Fairness Act
We are pleased to announce introduction of H.R. 3777, the Disaster Assistance Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation that expands access to FEMA disaster assistance to community associations. Reps. David Rouzer (R-N.C.), Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), and Nancy Mace (R-S.C.)...
Is Your State EV Ready?
The Biden administration made EV Ready a major part of its infrastructure and climate goals. However, the administration placed the most emphasis on a top-down, government-driven approach to the construction of electric vehicle charging stations. The Bipartisan...