Advocacy Resources for Members

CAI relies on the hard work of members across the country to advance legislative goals and improve the lives of the homeowners, community managers, and business partners who live and work in community associations. Check out CAI's full suite of resources for members eager to get involved in state advocacy efforts.
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Public Policies

When an issue arises that impacts our members, CAI develops a public policy to guide volunteer advocates and staff in their efforts. Learn more about the public policies impacting community association management and governance, community association values, and community association relationships with governmental departments and agencies.
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Legislative Priorities

Each year, legislation directly impacting community association operations is introducted at the federal, state and local levels. While all legislation is important and requires attention; CAI identifies trends that become priority issues. Click here to view CAI's legislative priorities for 2026.
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Resources for Legislators

More than 77.1 million Americans reside in homeowners associations, condominiums, housing cooperatives, and other planned communities. Community associations - more than 369,000 nationally - share essential goals. Learn how you can help constituents in community associations. 
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Advocacy to Strengthen and Protect Community Associations

CAI’s advocacy efforts are driven by and for its members. Explore legislative priorities, policy resources, and engagement opportunities that help protect the ability of community associations nationwide to govern effectively and responsibly. Through coordinated action at the local, state, and federal levels, CAI equips members with the tools and information needed to influence public policy, educate lawmakers, and help shape laws impacting America’s 369,000 community associations and the 77.1 million people who call them home.

Become an Advocate

Sign up to receive advocacy alert emails with easy ways for you to act. The more people who act, the better we can protect community associations.

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Take Action Today

Visit our Action Center today to see what issues CAI is advocating for on behalf of community associations at the state and federal levels.

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Gain access to CAI’s exclusive white papers

CAI’s white papers are the premier source of analysis on community association policy issues and will help you understand how policy decisions impact community associations in your state. Fill out the form with your details to get started. If you're already a CAI member, you can log in to access these free resources.

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CAI Advocacy Blog

Want an in-depth look at the latest legislative issues facing the community association industry? Check out our blog, with new content posted weekly on major issues impacting community associations and overviews of CAI’s legislative efforts in statehouses across the country, as well as our advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill.

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CAI Advocacy: Deepen Your Engagement, Increase Your Impact

Marlee Breakstone | Feb 19, 2026
CAI Advocacy: Deepen Your Engagement, Increase Your Impact
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CAI Honors Presidents’ Day by Striving for Great Communities

Marlee Breakstone | Feb 16, 2026
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Spotlighting January 2026 CAI Advocacy Campaigns and Engagement

Marlee Breakstone | Feb 12, 2026
Spotlighting January 2026 CAI Advocacy Campaigns and Engagement
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CAI Celebrates Black History Month

Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Feb 11, 2026
CAI Celebrates Black History Month
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CAI’s 2025 State Manager Licensing Legislative Outcomes

Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Feb 3, 2026
CAI’s 2025 State Manager Licensing Legislative Outcomes
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