Common Ground

CAI's flagship bimonthly magazine provides in-depth information, expert insights, and analysis of community association governance and management. Print edition exclusive to CAI members. Select digital content available to nonmembers.
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026

Leading the Way

Susan Rainer, CMCA, AMS

One year ago, devastating wildfires ravaged communities throughout Los Angeles. A community manager reflects on her experiences and professional growth navigating the fires and their aftermath.

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Feature Articles

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Climbing the Maintenance Mountain

Kevin Davis, CIRMS | Susan McClintic, ESQ | J. David Rauch
Effective and timely building maintenance is essential to a community's fut ...
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Seize the Day

Sandra L. Gottlieb, ESQ.
There's no shame in acknowledging mental health challenges. Reducing the st ...
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System Reboot

Megan Q. Smith, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Online meetings can strengthen community association participation. Here's ...
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Handle with Care

Ruth O. Katz, Esq. | Nura Rafati, Esq.
Reasonable accommodation requests need thoughtful and deliberate considerat ...
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The Body Politic

Sandy Denton, CMCA, LSM, PCAM | John Krueger | Kimberly Lilley, CMCA, CIRMS | Lisa Magill, ESQ.
Everyone has a voice in legislative advocacy. Get involved today.
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Departments

Your Turn

Online meetings and voting. Fines. The art of collections. 

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Homefront

Backyard chickens. Building safety. Affordable housing. Neighborhood watch.

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On the Board

The art of delegation.

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Ask the Experts

Records retention.

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Background

Matt Ober is a community association lawyer and a gentleman. These days, attributes such as courtesy and grace are rare and worth their weight in gold.

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Member Pulse

What does community association board leadership mean to you?

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