Questions to ask when preparing for a media opportunity. Who will be our spokesperson and respond to the media? Board or committee members are often the most effective spokespeople for your association. Whoever is the spokesperson should be knowledgeable, easily available and willing to keep all sta Read More...

Financial OperationsIt is CAI's purpose to foster vibrant, responsive, competent community associations that promote harmony, a sense of community, and responsible leadership. Given that the fiscal health of the association has a direct impact on every member of the community, proper management of f Read More...

Since the early 1970s, community associations—condominium associations, cooperatives, and homeowner associations—in the United States have experienced exponential growth. It is anticipated that this growth will continue for the foreseeable future for generally the same reasons as in the past—t Read More...

Foreclosure of an Association’s assessment lien is an important tool in the collections arsenal. Of course, not every property in every association may be an ideal candidate for this collection tool. Below are the top cues that may help you determine whether a particular delinquent account or prop Read More...

It is not at all uncommon in townhome and condominium communities to have questions arise about who is responsible for maintaining or repairing various components within the community, especially when one component, such as a leaking pipe, damages other parts of the community.  In deciphering this Read More...

How effective is your association’s collection policy?  Does it contain all the tools you need in this challenging economy to collect the maximum amount of money your association is entitled to?  Are your actual billing and collection practices consistent with your collection policy? Will the po Read More...

It is not at all uncommon in townhome and condominium communities to have questions arise about who is responsible for maintaining or repairing various components within the community, especially when one component, such as a leaking pipe, damages other parts of the community.  In deciphering this Read More...

It is not at all uncommon in townhome and condominium communities to have questions arise about who is responsible for maintaining or repairing various components within the community, especially when one component, such as a leaking pipe, damages other parts of the community.  In deciphering this Read More...

As of 2002, there are 240,000 community associations--condominium associations, cooperatives, and homeowners associations--in the United States, representing nearly 20 million homes and 45 million people. Currently, the average U.S. family spends nearly $1,300 a year on energy bills, with much of th Read More...

This Waiver, dated this day of , 20 is entered into between....A. "Volunteer" is the person whose signature appears at the end of this document and who desires to perform services in the community, associated with, and directed by the Association. Read More...