CAI’s Indiana Legislative Action Committee (IN LAC) has been working around the clock this session to improve legislation that would significantly restrict homeowners associations and management companies’ ability to charge fees for services, effectively prohibiting...

Reserve studies are an essential planning tool that helps community associations budget for major repairs and replacements based on life‑cycle needs. CAI’s Illinois legislative action committee is thrilled to inform you that SB 3401 has been reintroduced and will provide...

On Tuesday, February 24th, CAI’s Missouri Legislative Action Committee (MOLAC) - a group of community association advocates and leaders from across Missouri- will convene in Jefferson City to meet with several legislators about important issues impacting the community...

During yesterday’s Committee hearing, CAI’s Oregon Legislative Action Committee (OR LAC) urged legislators to support an amendment to Senate Bill 1551. The OR LAC collaborated with lawmakers on the language to strengthen fire‑resistance standards for residential properties...

Act NOW and message your legislators about the concerns with H.B. 406. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Walter, would implement a variety of changes to the functionality and operations of homeowners’ associations, as well as disclose the private information of volunteer board...

On February 26th, CAI’s Georgia Legislative Action Committee (GA LAC) - a group of community association advocates and leaders from across the Peach State - will convene in Atlanta to meet in-person with legislators about important legislative issues impacting the community...

The 2026 Utah legislative session begins January 20, and now is the time to make sure your legislators stay engaged on issues impacting community associations.Last year, the Utah State Legislature created the Community Association Ombudsman Office, and your continued...

CAI is grateful and fortunate to work with the hundreds of volunteer leaders and thousands of volunteer advocates who dedicate time to community association advocacy at the local, state, and federal...

In 2025, the Maryland General Assembly passed legislation significantly changing the election process for community associations. SB 758 mandated that elections be conducted by individual parties,...

Community Association Institute (CAI) wants to hear from you! With the passage of AB 130, California now caps all HOA fines for rule violations at $100, regardless of the severity or frequency of the...

CAI needs your help to support critical disaster-relief legislation in Congress. H.R. 4669 FEMA Act of 2025 introduces structural reforms to FEMA and the federal disaster response system. It reverses years of bad public policy by allowing federal disaster funds to be used...

Community Associations Institute needs your help to OPPOSE a new bill that would restrict the contractual authority of associations nationwide to regulate HAM radio. S. 459/H.R. 1094 Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act, legislation recently introduced in at the...

The Community Associations Institute (CAI) has been advocating on behalf of condominium communities across the country to help them with mortgage eligibility through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s existing loan programs. However, an ongoing major obstacle is the list of...

Community Associations Institute (CAI) is pleased to announce the introduction of H.R. 834 and the Senate companion, S. 352 to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide assistance for common interest communities, condominiums, and...

Take your event to the next level and invite one of your community’s elected officials! These events are incredible opportunities for your elected officials and their staff to experience the...

In 2023, CAI is ready to take our Ambassadors to the next level. Ambassadors will continue to recruit, organize, and motivate other advocates. If an advocacy issue arises in your area, you will be...

Your elected officials need to hear from you! Constituents who live and work in community associations (homeowners associations, condominiums, housing cooperatives) provide a unique perspective to help inform the opinions of legislators and influence their votes....