by Daniel Brannigan | Dec 17, 2025 | CAI, Community Associations, Government Affairs
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.
by Guest Author | Sep 25, 2025 | CAI, Community Associations
Community associations develop and nurture many partnerships over the years, but seasoned professionals and volunteers say the relationship between an association and its management company is arguably the most significant.
by Guest Author | Jul 23, 2025 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations
In the wake of the devastating Texas floods that ravaged Kerr County and parts of the Texas Hill Country in July, the Paloma Lake community and FirstService Residential sprang into action to help. While none of our residents or communities sustained direct damage, in moments like these, we are all neighbors.
by Guest Author | Jun 18, 2025 | CAI, Community Associations
Engaging with homeowners positively and proactively about community standards encourages collaboration and cultivates a sense of shared responsibility. By getting ahead of compliance issues before they become significant problems, we enhance the aesthetic appeal of our neighborhood and can also protect and increase property values. Consider three strategies for communicating about community standards and design guidelines.
by Guest Author | Jun 9, 2025 | CAI, Community Associations
Whether you chose community management or it chose you, you are part of a mission with profound significance. This profession offers the rare opportunity to blend practical skills with meaningful purpose, creating spaces where life’s most important moments unfold. To elevate our industry, we must establish clear pathways for professional development.
