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April 9, 2026 CAI

Heron Cove Association Loses State Appeal in Lake Restoration Case

Four Lakes Task Force hopes to restart suspended dam work by Spring Michigan’s Court of Appeals upheld the imposition of…

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  • community association legal updates, condominium association court decision, Heron Cove Association appeal, HOA environmental responsibility, HOA litigation news, lake restoration lawsuit Michigan, Michigan Court of Appeals HOA, Michigan HOA legal case, Michigan property management law, Special Assessments
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April 2, 2026 CAI

Some Easy Ways to Foster Engagement in HOAs and Condo Boards

by Laura Otto Getting residents to participate in community association meetings, events, and activities can be a challenge. That lack…

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  • community association engagement, condo board engagement, HOA board best practices, HOA communication strategies, HOA engagement tips, homeowner involvement HOA, increase HOA participation, Michigan HOA management, property management community building
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March 26, 2026 CAI

Getting More from Your Community Board Meetings

by Amy Repke Q. As someone who lives in a community association, how do I stay involved in what decisions…

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  • community association governance, community board meetings, condo association meetings, effective HOA communication, HOA board meeting tips, HOA participation advice, homeowner forum guidelines, Michigan HOA management, property management education
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March 12, 2026 CAI

Invite Elected Officials to Your 2026 Community Association Activities

As the weather gets warmer and several holidays draw nearer, community associations nationwide are planning fun and exciting events. These…

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  • Annual Meetings, community association advocacy, community association leadership, HOA civic involvement, HOA government relations, HOA legislative engagement, HOA public officials outreach, invite elected officials community events
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February 21, 2026 CAI

Guidance That Helps Navigate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lending Eligibility

CAI is proud to announce the release of Condominium Lending: Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Your Condominium Association/Housing Coop Eligibility Status. The guidance…

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  • condo lending guidance, condo project eligibility, condominium lending requirements, condominium mortgage financing, deferred maintenance condo rules, Discrimination, Fair Housing Issues, Fannie Mae condo eligibility, Freddie Mac condo eligibility, HOA lending eligibility, Rules and Regulations
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January 24, 2026 CAI

Workplace stress: Community Association Professionals Emphasize Wellness

Contributed by Mike Ramsey Portfolio manager Roberta Maxfield enjoys her job working for several communities, but there are challenges. An assistant helps her…

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  • Personal Health, Potential Liability
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January 13, 2026 CAI

Most-read HOA Resources – Stories of 2025

We highlight the most popular stories from 2025, impacting HOAs and condos. Articles from the Community Associations Institute. Reprinted with…

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December 26, 2025 CAI

Untenable Tenants! How to Address Problem Renters in Your Condominium

Tenants in condominium communities are often viewed as challenging, since they may not be familiar with condominium living. Because of…

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  • Bylaws, Nuisance, Potential Liability, Restrictions and Enforcement, Rules and Regulations
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December 13, 2025 CAI

Curbing Parking Issues in Common Interest Communities

​Insufficient parking in shared interest communities often leads to the inability to meet the parking requirements of all residents. While…

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  • Common Elements, Enforcement, Restrictions, Rules and Regulations
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November 24, 2025 CAI

Shining a light: Diversifying your community’s holiday decor

For people across the world, holidays bring together neighbors, friends, and family. For those living and working in community associations,…

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  • Diversification, Holiday Decor, Holiday Lighting, Holiday List, Holidays
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November 20, 2025 CAI

Lead on: How effective mentorship can transform communities

Contributed by Ted Ma In the dynamic world of community associations, effective leadership is crucial. But traditional top-down approaches in…

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  • Inspiring Others, Leadership Training, Mentors vs Leaders, Role Models

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