by Hazel Siff | Jun 16, 2022 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations, Education
While large-scale cyberstrikes are most talked about, community associations should not consider themselves invulnerable. Each community should understand their risks, evaluate cybersecurity protection, and decide whether specialized insurance is worth the cost.
by Hazel Siff | Jun 10, 2022 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations
Extreme drought has brought a series of new water restrictions to the West, set to impact the region in the coming months. Water used for landscaping makes up about 70–80% of urban water use in Southern California, and drought conditions are not expected to ease. Communities need to find ways to adapt to the crisis.
by Kiara Candelaria | Jan 13, 2022 | Advocacy, Community Associations
New mandates in California that went into effect Jan. 1 bring several changes to community associations. Here’s a summary of how the bills affect association governance and operations.
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jan 7, 2022 | Advocacy, Community Associations
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued new requirements to secure loans in condo buildings. The guidance relates to structural integrity and financial stability and is in response to the condominium collapse in Surfside, Fla., in late June.
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Nov 4, 2021 | Advocacy, CAI
In the months following the condominium collapse in Surfside, Fla., CAI convened community association leaders, experts, and key stakeholders to identify public policy recommendations for reserve studies and funding, building maintenance, and structural integrity.
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Nov 2, 2021 | Advocacy, Community Associations
Following the Surfside condo collapse this summer, Fannie Mae recently released new building project requirements for its loans. CAI breaks down the key requirements of the guidelines effective Jan. 1.