Divided we fall: Helping address inequality in community associations
Recent incidents around the display of the Confederate battle flag in some community associations have renewed the need to understand its racial implications and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Job openings: Opportunities for growth in community associations
We need to identify, recruit, attract, and motivate young professionals to our industry. Fostering future leaders is a journey, and we need to make a conscious effort to engage, improve, promote, and inspire our members.
Know before you fly: Not all flags are treated equally under the law
As we celebrate Flag Day, it’s important for community association residents to know the association’s rules on displaying the U.S. flag as well as applicable state laws and restrictions on other types of flags.
A pledge for harmony: Improving civility in community associations
As community associations become increasingly diverse, so too should their civility efforts. CAI’s Civility Pledge encourages associations to find common ground and build a lasting framework to facilitate conversations around complex issues.
Diving in: More community pools are open for the summer
As more communities open their pools this season, a new CAI report looks at the different ways to keep residents safe without risking legal repercussions.
Calling the shots: Addressing COVID-19 vaccines in your community
COVID-19 vaccines have been a frequent topic of discussion for community association leaders. As the U.S. enters a post-pandemic phase, it’s important for board members and community managers to address any ongoing questions and concerns about vaccinations and association operations with residents.
Reasonable requests: Regulating assistance animals in community associations
Assistance animals play an important role in the lives of people with disabilities and mental health issues. Knowing what constitutes an assistance animal and laws and regulations that apply to their ownership can help community associations balance individual rights with rules specific to these animals.
Making a splash: Majority of communities plan on opening pools this summer
Opening pools during a pandemic is no easy task. CAI’s new report looks to provide guidance to community associations in the U.S. on how to safely open their pools this summer.
Inspiring change: Promoting diversity and inclusion in our communities
Difficult, necessary, and honest conversations about racism and discrimination have brought about some change in different facets of American life, but there remains work to be done. CAI and the Foundation for Community Association Research have resources to help promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in communities.
North Star: The one question every board member should be asking
Serving in the best interests of a community association requires thoughtful problem-solving, persistence, creativity, and leadership from its board members.
