CAI-CLAC

📣 Managers, board members & homeowners — don’t miss this FREE CAI-CLAC Virtual Town Hall on June 16! Learn how communities are building support for advocacy through Buck-A-Door fundraising initiatives. Save your seat: bit.ly/4dpnla8

Through legislative testimony, CAI advocates can communicate directly with decision-makers on the real-world impacts of proposed legislation that ensures informed, experience-based perspectives are considered. 

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⚠️ Action Needed on SB 1007 California community associations are facing a critical moment. SB 1007 would limit assessment increases to the rate of inflation without member approval, reducing associations’ ability to respond to rising operational and reserve costs. The bill may be heard on the Senate floor at any time. 📞 Please take a moment to call and email your state senator and urge a NO vote on SB 1007. ➡️ bit.ly/4uNvo6K

⚠️Senators — SB 1007 will drain HOA reserves, defer critical maintenance, and force homeowners into emergency special assessments they can't afford. Homeowner leader, Karin Kroener-Valdivia is the president of her condominium association in Long Beach and shares why in @CapitolWeekly here ⤵️ bit.ly/42GFvhN @JesseArreguin @CASenCaballero @SenHenryStern @SenBenAllen @SenBlakespear @CAIOrangeCounty @CAIadvocacy #WeAreCAI #CALeg #CLACAdvocacy #communityassociations #AffordabilityFail #UnintendedConsequences

We're currently urging those living in HOA's to call your state senators. Ask them to oppose SB 1007, which is now on the floor the Senate. You can find their phone number here: sen.ca.gov. Thank you!

Your voice matters. One of the most effective ways to support CAI-CLAC’s advocacy efforts is by connecting directly with your local legislators. Strong relationships at the local level help amplify our message in Sacramento. Find and contact your representatives here: bit.ly/2YLatSe

Would you rather pay $50 more per month, or a $25,000 special assessment⁉️ Assessment caps don't reduce costs. They guarantee those costs arrive all at once, leaving homeowners on the hook for massive special assessments. CAI-CLAC Advocate, Louie Brown, Esq., explains more about how SB 1007 will hurt CA homeowners. bit.ly/42zZrTn ⚠️ If you agree, please call your CA Senator's office and voice your concerns. We need you to help stop SB 1007. ☎️ #WeAreCAI #CALeg #CLACAdvocacy #communityassociations #AffordabilityFail #UnintendedConsequences

📣 Call to Action: Oppose SB 1007 ⚠️ Senate Bill 1007 caps annual assessment increases at the rate of inflation, unless authorized by a member vote. This legislation will financially harm California’s community associations and will shift increased costs onto homeowners. 
 🏛️ The bill is now on the Senate floor and may soon be voted on. We're asking ALL advocates to contact your state senator via BOTH email and phone call to urge opposition to the bill. ➡️ bit.ly/4uNvo6K #WeAreCAI #CALeg #CLACAdvocacy #communityassociations #AffordabilityFail #UnintendedConsequences

As the summer months approach and several holidays draw near, community associations nationwide are bringing people together for community-driven events. If your community is hosting an event this summer, @CAIsocial can help invite elected officials to attend to learn more about the community association housing model. More here: advocacy.caionline.org/ciyc-spring-20…

Advocacy starts at the community level. 🏘️ Join the CAI-CLAC Virtual Town Hall: Buck-A-Door Fundraising and MORE! to learn how associations across California are successfully supporting CAI-CLAC’s advocacy efforts. This FREE event will provide practical tools, fundraising strategies, and guidance you can immediately bring back to your board or community. You’ll also receive a timely mid-year legislative update from CAI-CLAC Legislative Advocate Louie Brown. 📅 June 16, 2026 🕦 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Reserve your spot today: bit.ly/4dpnla8

Continue building a closer relationship with your elected officials. Consider inviting legislators to local events or attending their coffee chats. Stay connected by signing up for their newsletters! You can find your local legislator’s contact information here: bit.ly/2IC0M2A

Through legislative testimony, @CAIsocial advocates can communicate directly with decision-makers on the real-world impacts of proposed legislation that ensures informed, experience-based perspectives are considered. More in today's blog: advocacy.caionline.org/cai-advocacy-t… #WeAreCAI

Each year, CAI-CLAC proudly recognizes the volunteers whose leadership, dedication, and advocacy strengthen community associations across California. This year, we expanded our Recognition Awards to honor even more individuals and organizations making a meaningful impact in the industry and the communities they serve. Across seven award categories, eight exceptional honorees were recognized for their service, passion, and commitment to advancing CAI-CLAC’s mission. Please join us in congratulating our 2025 CAI-CLAC Recognition Award winners and thanking them for the countless hours they dedicate to supporting California community associations. 👏 Read more about their contributions and achievements here: bit.ly/4wv1gyI #CLACAdvocacy #CommunityAssociations #Leadership #HOA #Volunteer #Leadership

Assessment caps do not reduce costs. They defer them until they arrive in the worst possible form. AB 2050 would require associations to maintain reserve funding levels that prevent projected balances from falling below zero over 30 years. It builds on California’s existing reserve study framework by adding the piece that has been missing: a requirement to actually fund the plan. The 2032 operative date gives associations six years to adjust, providing a responsible phase-in rather than a sudden mandate. SB 1007’s inflation-only cap would undermine this goal by stripping associations of the tools they need to build and maintain adequate reserves. Learn more here: caiclac.com/reserve-funding

Every community association in California is responsible for maintaining the infrastructure its members share: roofs, plumbing, elevators, roads, pools, and more. These costs are real, they are rising, and they are unavoidable. CAI explains that boards are increasingly evaluating how reserve funds can be managed more strategically while still protecting future needs. Read more: bit.ly/4d6GyvZ

Meeting with your local legislators is a powerful way to serve as a resource and help educate elected officials and their staff about the number of their constituents living in community associations, as well as the legislation currently impacting them. We encourage all of our local CAI Chapters to continue engaging with legislators—whether in district offices or virtually—to build strong relationships and advocate for the priorities of the communities you represent. Resources available here: caiclac.com/legislative-ad…

"It is one thing to serve in a leadership role on the Legislative Support Committee for CAI, but it really is a LEVEL UP to get on a plane and show up face-to-face with legislators and attempt to influence their decision-making, hoping to sound like you know what you're talking about!" Jamie Gould, CMCA, AMS shares her personal testimonial of CLAC's 2026 Advocacy Week, and the crucial importance of getting involved. Read more to hear here experience: bit.ly/4wnilL1 #WeAreCAI #CALeg #CLACAdvocacy

The Legislature returned from Spring Recess just in time for this year’s CAI-CLAC Advocacy Days — and the timing couldn’t have been more important. Several CAI-CLAC-sponsored bills were headed straight to committee hearings shortly after. A huge thank you to the nearly 100 advocates who came to Sacramento to speak up on behalf of California’s community associations. Your voices matter and your advocacy makes a difference. Want to know where key legislation stands now? Our Advocate, Louie Brown, shares the latest legislative updates and insights here: bit.ly/4w3ArkP #Advocacy #CaliforniaLegislation #HOAAdvocacy #CommunityAssociations #CAICLAC

It’s been a busy week at the Capitol. Several key bills from this legislative session continue to move forward. For status updates and next steps on our priority legislation, visit: bit.ly/CLACHotBills We also want to thank everyone who responded to the call to action on SB 1007 by submitting letters and contacting legislators. While the bill ultimately passed out of committee, your outreach made a meaningful impact and helped demonstrate just how strongly this issue affects homeowners. Your engagement matters and remains critical as we continue advocating on these important issues. Stay tuned for more updates, and have a wonderful weekend!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a reminder that mental health matters in every community, including the communities we serve. 💚 For years, Community Associations Institute has helped lead important conversations around mental health, breaking stigma and encouraging support within the community association industry. Sandra L. Gottlieb shares her mental health journey, the importance of seeking support, and how open conversations can make a difference. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Awareness, compassion, and connection matter. Read the article here: bit.ly/4d5ExBt #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMatters #WeAreCAI