People often talk about our industry in a negative light, and everyone is burned out from the negativity. As I embark on my term as CAI president this year, I would like to engage in a much broader health and wellness conversation. What if we focused efforts around the good? Imagine spending time and energy promoting the positive aspects of managing a community.
Community association managers have an important role offering advice and coaching to homeowner volunteers. The partnership between a manager and volunteers is vital and includes constant communication and planning.
Community associations need to closely monitor legal developments regarding the Corporate Transparency Act. As four U.S. district courts hear appeals related to the constitutionality and application of the act, any updates could further change requirements for community associations.
A strong foundation of support and mentorship can make for exceptional managers, carrying them through the toughest of times and helping them thrive in this industry. For those just starting out, with the right guidance, this career can take you farther than you ever imagined.
In August, the CAI Heartland Chapter and the CAI Missouri Legislative Action Committee initiated a lawsuit challenging a sweeping omnibus law that includes a provision prohibiting Missouri community associations from banning homeowners who want to own and raise chickens in their communities. The chapter and LAC argue the new chicken law infringes on their associations’ rights, and the suit seeks to assert the rights of homeowners associations in Missouri.
