by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Nov 19, 2025 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Public Policies, State Advocacy
Community Associations Institute is dedicated to advocating for legislation and public policy that improves the governance and sustainability of community associations. As 2026 approaches, CAI’s local, state, and federal, government affairs and advocacy efforts remain...
by Ben Price | Jun 19, 2025 | Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Housing Finance
June is National Homeownership Month. It’s a time when we recognize the importance of the programs and policies that help millions of Americans attain and maintain ownership of safe and affordable homes. Often, condominiums and housing cooperatives are the most...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jul 7, 2023 | Federal Advocacy
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...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Jul 22, 2021 | Community Association Guidance
Following last month’s devastating partial collapse of the Champlain Tower South condominium in Surfside, Fla., many community association managers, boards, and residents are eager to understand state laws and regulations around reserve studies and reserve funding. A...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Feb 14, 2020 | State Advocacy
As of today, 39 state legislatures have convened, and CAI is tracking more than 1,000 bills impacting community associations. Based on the bills that have been introduced this year and trends from last year, we anticipate our advocacy efforts will focus on several...
