The Landings Association, a multigenerational haven for 9,000 residents on Skidaway Island, Ga., combines resort-style living with small town charm. After noticing significant demographic changes, the unique, large-scale, 50-year-old community near Savannah decided it was time to undertake a strategic plan. Here’s how.
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit reversed and remanded a lower court’s stay of the Corporate Transparency Act. This decision lifts the order blocking enforcement of the act issued by a district court in March 2024 that paused all reporting requirements. Despite the court ruling, community associations can continue to ignore the act’s requirements to report beneficial ownership information to the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
CAI’s new publication, the Community Association Manager Handbook: The Essential Guide, is a practical resource designed to help community managers succeed in a role that combines financial oversight, community development, and volunteer leadership.
CAI’s Member Service Center takes pride in answering calls live and responding promptly to emails to ensure everyone gets the information they need. But we need your help. Clear, concise, and courteous communication is essential on both sides. Here are some tips to make the most of your interaction with the Member Service Center:
When a crisis strikes a community association — whether it’s a natural disaster, a financial scandal, or a safety issue — the response must be prompt, measured, and organized. Having a crisis communication plan in place before an incident happens is essential for managing the situation effectively.
