August marks National Civility Month and offers an ideal opportunity to reflect on the importance of respectful dialogue. Civility is especially important in community associations where challenging conversations may be unavoidable. Recent findings from the Polarization Research Lab highlight a growing need for civility. Its studies show polarization not only divides us but also may compromise trust and cooperation within communities.| CAI Advocacy Blog
The most dynamic way to influence policy impacting community associations is to show up—CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team is inviting you to do just that at the CAI Congressional Advocacy Summit. Join CAI for the premier advocacy event for the community association industry. The summit is your chance to speak with federal lawmakers on Capitol Hill and staff face to face to help advance CAI’s public policy priorities. This event is being held on Thursday, Nov. 6th in Washington,...| CAI Advocacy Blog
CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team joined more than 200 organizations—including corporations, federal, state, and local government agencies, trade associations, special interest groups, and consulting firms—this week as an exhibitor at the 2025 National Conference of State Legislatures’ Legislative Summit in Boston. CAI showcased its expertise as the leading international authority on the community association housing model […] The post CAI Connects with State Legislators at...| CAI Advocacy Blog
All 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, convened for their legislative session in 2025. CAI’s state legislative action committees worked tirelessly to advocate on behalf of the more than 77.1 million Americans living and working in community associations, according to the Foundation for Community Association Research. By monitoring state legislation, educating lawmakers, and advocating […] The post 2025 State Legislative Round Up and End-of-Session Summary Reports appeared f...| CAI Advocacy Blog
Members of Congress are in recess throughout much of the summer, presenting an opportunity to make meaningful connections, deepen engagement with their offices, and interact with members of your community. CAI encourages community associations, managers, and homeowners to directly connect with members of Congress, state and local officials, and their staff to amplify industry voices and educate lawmakers on home soil.| CAI Advocacy Blog
CAI has been selected for a Power of Associations Silver Award from the American Society of Association Executives for our advocacy and legal efforts surrounding the Corporate Transparency Act. The ASAE Power of Associations Awards program recognizes outstanding, innovative, and impactful initiatives led by associations and their dedicated members and volunteers. Following the enactment of […] The post CAI Honored with ASAE Power of Associations Silver Award for Corporate Transparency Act A...| CAI Advocacy Blog
On July 17, CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team met with leadership within the Federal Housing Finance Agency to share urgent concerns and specific policy recommendations to modernize condominium lending eligibility requirements administered by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This meeting was in follow-up to a letter CAI sent in June to FHFA Director William […] The post CAI Meets with FHFA Leaders to Discuss Condo Lending Eligibility Concerns appeared first on CAI Advocacy Blog.| CAI Advocacy Blog
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 level, which requires earning a credential or passing an exam to practice a profession. The regulations theoretically […] The post 2025 Legislative Report for Community Association Manager Licensing Regulations appeared first ...| CAI Advocacy Blog
CAI’s community of homeowner leaders, community association managers, and business partners are devastated by the Kerrville, Texas, floods. Our hearts break for the families impacted by these destructive floods. The destruction stemming from this natural disaster is impacting community associations of all sizes and types in the greater central Texas region. The CAI community is […] The post Central Texas-Area Flooding Government Responses & Resources for Homeowners appeared first on CAI A...| CAI Advocacy Blog
On July 4, President Trump signed into law H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which contains the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act. The act is a bipartisan provision that CAI spent multiple years supporting along with several national trade association coalitions.| CAI Advocacy Blog
The Fourth of July has arrived, and it is important for community association residents to know their community’s rules on displaying the American flag. CAI believes all Americans should have the opportunity to display the U.S. flag to demonstrate their patriotism and support of our country throughout the year. A community association’s board of directors should be reasonable and allow the public display of our nation’s most sacred emblem.| CAI Advocacy Blog
At exactly 1:22 a.m. four years ago today, the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Fla., partially collapsed claiming the lives of 98 people in an unimaginable tragedy that changed us forever. Many of us at CAI lost friends, colleagues, and fellow members who served their communities with pride. Families were devastated, homeowners were left […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
Rising property insurance costs continue to present challenges for community associations across the country. New data from the Foundation for Community Association Research underscores what many homeowners, boards, and community managers are experiencing: higher premiums, fewer coverage options, and more complex compliance requirements, especially in the condominium housing market. According to the Foundation’s recent Insurance […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
With all 50 state legislatures convening in 2025, CAI’s legislative action committees are advocating on the state level to develop and maintain sound and effective public policies for the community association industry. Now that the first four months of the year are behind us, 17 states have officially adjourned for 2025.| CAI Advocacy Blog
CAI is proud to announce the release of Condominium Lending: Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Your Condominium Association/Housing Coop Eligibility Status. The guidance document is designed to help community associations understand and address lending eligibility issues that may impact property values and home sales. Since the tragic partial collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Fla., Fannie […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
CAI legislative action committees monitor state legislation, educate lawmakers, and protect the interests of those living and working in community associations. Each volunteer committee is comprised of homeowner leaders, community managers, and representatives from community association business partners. With all 50 states in session in 2025, CAI LACs host advocacy and fly-in days with state legislators […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
Throughout March, CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team met with members of Congress on Capitol Hill to advocate for support of the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act.(H.R. 1151/S. 756). This legislation was reintroduced last month.| CAI Advocacy Blog
This month, CAI reaffirms its commitment to promoting inclusive communities where all residents can enjoy community association living.| CAI Advocacy Blog
Tomorrow is International Women’s Day 2025. Join me as we celebrate the incredible women who lead, inspire, and drive change in the community association industry. This year’s theme—Accelerate Action to Gender Equality—reminds us that while progress has been made, we must continue to advocate for a more inclusive and equitable future for all. Recognizing the […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
The Community Associations Institute (CAI) is dedicated to advocating for legislation that improves the governance and sustainability of community associations. As 2025 approaches, CAI’s state government affairs efforts remain member-driven, focused on refining state policy outcomes to strengthen the community association housing model. To effectively shape CAI’s 2025 legislative agenda, the Government and Public Affairs […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
CAI Advocacy is reflecting on 2024 community association legislative trends and gearing up to predict 2025 industry trends as Congress reconvenes in Washington D.C. Six state legislatures are back in to complete their 2024 legislative sessions, and eight states have started pre-filing legislation for their respective upcoming 2025 state legislative sessions. During the 2024 state […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
September 17 is National Voter Registration Day and CAI Advocacy is here to assist community associations, neighbors, and industry leaders to register to vote. Promoting and Empowering Civic Engagement in Community Associations According to the Foundation for Community Association Research’s Homeowner Satisfaction Survey, a staggering 84% of all homeowners plan to participate in state and […]| CAI Advocacy Blog
