by cai-clac | Apr 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
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 in all...
by cai-clac | Apr 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
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 Association...
by cai-clac | Jul 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
by cai-clac | Jun 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
by cai-clac | May 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
by cai-clac | May 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
by cai-clac | Apr 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
It seems as though the laws change as frequently as the tides. Some years see more legal changes than others – changes that greatly affect the way boards manage the association’s affairs. The laws governing community associations have experienced so much change within...
by cai-clac | Apr 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
Today Governor Brown signed an executive order declaring that effective immediately the “Drought State of Emergency” is terminated in all of California counties, except Fresno, Tulare, Kings and Tuolumne. The executive order also had the effect of rescinding a...
by cai-clac | Mar 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
CAI-CLAC has prepared a great first day for attendees of our legislative trip. We’re bringing you insider’s knowledge on how Sacramento works and how we lobby for the benefit of community associations. Also covered on Sunday is an overview of short-term...
by cai-clac | Mar 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
It’s that time of year again! It’s time for CAI-California Legislative Action Committee (CLAC) members to come together in Sacramento for the 2017 Legislative Day at the Capitol. It’s also time to recognize outstanding chapter volunteers for service to CLAC above and...
