by Ben Price | Sep 30, 2026 | Alternative Dispute Resolution, Civility, State Advocacy
In today’s high-tension environment in the United States, even the most minor disputes threaten to morph into something bigger. Community association professionals and volunteers have a responsibility to make sure that disputes are resolved amicably and internally....
by Ben Price, Tony Campisi, CAE | Sep 11, 2026 | Session Reports
Community Associations Institute (CAI) North Carolina Legislative Action Committee (NC LAC) advocated during the 2026 legislative session on behalf of the approximately 2,861,000 North Carolinians living in 1,162,000 homes in more than 14,900 community associations...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Jul 28, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Connect with Elected Officials, State Advocacy
Building relationships with lawmakers is one of the most effective ways to advance policies that support the 78.1 million Americans living in 380,000 community associations. That’s why CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team traveled to Chicago this week...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Jul 21, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Legislative Action Committees, State Advocacy, State Capitols, volunteers
State legislatures across the country continue to shape the laws that govern the 390,000 community associations across the United States, making it more important than ever for board members, community managers, and industry professionals to stay informed. As we reach...
by Tony Campisi, CAE | Jul 9, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Legislative Action Committees, Resources, State Advocacy, volunteers
As we move into the summer season, CAI’s chapters and state legislative action committees (LACs) are gearing up for the annual delegate nomination period for state LACs. If you’ve ever wondered what a LAC is, and whether you might be a good fit to join your state LAC,...