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Nominees Announced for CAI-CLAC 2017 Volunteer of the Year
A favorite tradition at Legislative Day at the Capitol is honoring those among us who take time out of their busy schedules each year to make tremendous impacts on behalf of those working for or residing in California's common interest developments. To...
2018 Legislative Day is Nearly Upon Us!
The 2018 Legislative Day at the Capitol is right around the corner. There's still time to book your reservations but do so by this Wednesday, March 28 to take advantage of Early Registration rates! Doing so will secure your spot on the team advocating for...
SB 721 Working its Way through the Legislature
One of the key issues being addressed by CAI-CLAC members in Sacramento April 8-9 will be Senate Bill 721 (Hill). If passed, this legislation would add expensive, unnecessary and duplicative inspections and maintenance for balconies and elevated walkways...
Duncan McPherson Scholarship Winner Announced
Congratulations to Martha Fogg, this year's recipient of the Duncan McPherson Scholarship to attend the 2018 Legislative Day at the Capitol. Martha is General Manager of Desert Falls Property Management and onsite manager at the Desert Falls Master...
How Do We Get Our Boards to Participate in Buck-A-Door?
If you’re like me, when it comes to budget planning time there is usually one main direction from the Board, “Do not raise assessments but if you have to, keep it as minimal as possible.” Also, like me, you know this is almost an impossible task when dealing with...
The Future of Fair Housing in Community Associations
The DFEH Housing Regulations Are Happening Now The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) Fair Employment and Housing Council (Council) has been engaged in a historic rulemaking process to draft and promulgate Housing Regulations for the first...
Another Perspective: Affecting Legislation at CLAC’s 2017 Legislative Day at the Capitol
My experience as a first-time attendee – what I learned and how I was able to participate in affecting legislation. Once a year, homeowners and individuals who represent many facets of the HOA industry travel to Sacramento for Legislative Day at the Capitol. The goal...
Advocating at CLAC’s Legislative Day at the Capitol
There I was at the California capitol building in Sacramento advocating on behalf of CAI and representing homeowners associations to Assembly Member’s staff! The capitol building is both a museum and hub of energetic legislative activity for California, one of the...
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