by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Nov 18, 2019 | Federal Advocacy
CAI is pleased to report that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has taken an important step to address concerns related to documentation from a “reliable third party” regarding emotional support animals. HUD Secretary Ben Carson asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate websites selling assistance animal documentation.
by C. Scott Canady | May 17, 2019 | Community Association Guidance
Assistance animals are not pets. Federal, state, and local fair housing laws require that community associations accommodate residents who have a disability-related need for an assistance animal, including emotional support animals. Fraudulently claiming a pet as an assistance animal demeans fair housing rights, violates the rights of other community residents, and can lead to legal troubles.
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jul 18, 2018 | Federal Advocacy
Earlier this month, CAI sent a white paper to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) seeking guidance and clarification for community association board members related to the Sept. 2016 rule titled, “Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Environment Harassment...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jun 14, 2018 | Housing Finance
UPDATE Jun. 27, 2018: Secretary Ben Carson announced plans to release the final rule easing restriction on FHA loans for condominiums beginning in Sept. 2018. As the number of FHA-approved condominiums continues to decrease, congressional leaders call on HUD Secretary...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Nov 16, 2017 | Disaster Relief, Federal Advocacy
The news continues to keep us up-to-date on what’s happening here in Washington, D.C.; including scandals, Tweets, and the latest contention between the Democrats and Republicans. The one popular issue making headlines that directly impacts the community association...
