CAI Press

Dedicated to publishing the very best resources for community associations.
Shop Now Access Digital Books

CAI Press offers the largest collection of books (in print and digital formats) on association governance, management, and operations.

NEW BOOK

Board Member Handbook: A Guide for Community Association Leaders

Serving on a community association board is an important job that requires a significant time commitment and shouldn't be taken lightly. The handbook provides a snapshot of what you need to know. It will lead you to the information, tools, and resources needed to a be successful and respected leader.

Buy Digital Buy Print

Download Sample Copy Today!

Submit the form and download a sample of the new Board Member Handbook.

NEW BOOK

Managing Mental Health: A Guide to Building Resilience and Finding Balance in Community Associations

This groundbreaking book provides stories to which you can relate, sparks that motivate, and resources that put you on a path to a balanced, productive, and successful journey in community associations.

Buy Digital

Buy Print

Download Action Items

NEW BOOK

Selecting Management: How to Find the Right Community Association Management Company

Deciding how your community association should be managed might be one of the most significant decisions a board makes. This guide will help a community association board understand how to identify their needs and select the management company that best meets them. 

Buy Print Buy Digital

  • CAI's Community Association Living guide provides anyone who lives, works, or participates in a homeowners association, condominium, or housing cooperative with a clear understanding about the business of associations. 

    Read Now
  • Learn how communities are organized, governed, and managed.
    Learn more
  • Connect and communicate with your industry peers on the Exchange. CAI’s online community is an essential tool for sharing knowledge and problem-solving. Topics range from EV chargers and reserve studies to board meetings, seasonal contracts … and so much more. Get answers to your most pressing issues now.
    Visit Now
  • Download the Guide
  • CAI's Natural Disasters book and the Foundation for Community Association Research's Best Practices: Natural Disasters offer planning and recovery tips and ideas.
    Shop Now
  • This monthly e-newsletter recaps the news community association volunteers and professionals need to know —
    from trending topics to industry insights, the latest events, and upcoming courses. Available to CAI members and nonmembers.
    Read Now
  • CAI's award-winning flagship magazine provides in-depth information and exampl​es on how volunteers and professionals can improve their communities. Select content available to nonmembers.
    Read Now
  • This bimonthly newsletter for community association managers covers topics like business resources, peer perspectives, technology, condominium and portfolio management, and professional development. Select content available to nonmembers.
    Read Now
  • The news site for homebuyers, homeowners, and association leaders engages in critical discussions of key issues such as communication, governance, and rules. Available to CAI members and nonmembers.
    Read Now
  • Law Reporter​ provides a brief review of key court decisions and gives the reader an idea of the types of legal issues community associations face and how the courts rule on them.​ Select content available to nonmembers.
    Read Now
  • The blog is your home for news, tips, and trends important to community associations. Available to CAI members and nonmembers.
    Read Now