by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Feb 3, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Federal Advocacy, Manager Licensing, Occupational Licensing, State Advocacy
In 2025, CAI tracked legislation impacting community association manager licensing in eight states, Washington D.C., and at the federal level. With 2025 state legislative sessions officially adjourned CAI is pleased to report no legislation negatively impacting...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Jul 16, 2025 | Advocacy, Community Associations Institute, Federal Advocacy, Manager Licensing, Occupational Licensing, Professional Certifications and Credentials, State Advocacy
Occupational or professional licensing, also called licensure, is a legal requirement and a form of government regulation requiring a license to pursue a particular profession for compensation. Government regulation of professions is typically at the state or province...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Nov 9, 2023 | Manager Licensing, Occupational 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...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Feb 2, 2023 | Manager Licensing, Occupational Licensing, Other
Occupational licensing is a legal requirement, usually mandated by a state or province that a credential be obtained or an exam be passed to practice a profession. Ostensibly, the regulation exists to protect consumers being served by the profession. While CAI...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | May 25, 2018 | State Advocacy
If you want to earn a living as a community association manager in these eight states – Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, and Virginia – you must have a state-issued license. In 1987, Florida created the first state...
