by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Nov 23, 2021 | Other
When we think of what we are most grateful for this year, CAI’s volunteers top the list. In honor of Thanksgiving Day, CAI expresses its sincere appreciation and gratitude to the nearly 700 volunteers who devote hundreds of hours each year to advocate for the...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Nov 2, 2021 | Community Association Guidance, Other, State Advocacy
Election season is here for close to half of U.S. states. Sixty-four legislative special elections have been scheduled in 21 states this year, according to Ballotpedia. As with other election cycles, the subject of regulating political signs and flags in community...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | May 6, 2021 | Public Policies
In the U.S., CAI represents the interests of the more than 73 million people living in homeowners associations, condominiums, and housing cooperatives. The political views of CAI members are as diverse as that of any group in the country; therefore, developing public...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Mar 6, 2020 | State Advocacy
Maryland’s Revenue Subcommittee voted against HB 1623, which would expand sales tax to innumerable services never taxed before by the state. This was no easy feat though. During a five-and-a-half-hour hearing, 112 industries and Governor Hogan’s office testified in...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Feb 21, 2020 | Assistance Animals, State Advocacy
As of today, 44 state legislatures have convened, and CAI is tracking more than 1,000 bills impacting community associations. This is part two of our 2020 state legislative trends. Read part one here. In addition to affordable housing, construction warranties, reserve...