PA LAC Drops Opposition to House Bill 1795
CAI’s Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee (PA LAC) has been monitoring the progress of House Bill 1795 since it was introduced in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2021. The Bill, authored by Representative Rosemary Brown, proposes reforms to voting procedures in community associations. The Bill passed the House in June and is now on the […]
Is Your Electrical Panel a Fire Hazard?
I have often said that one of my most important jobs as a manager is to protect my associations. That includes my boards, the buildings, and the residents. I can’t police my properties 24/7, but I can be mindful of possible hazards, and eliminate as many as possible. An insurance inspection at one of my […]
Key Tips to Help Avoid Costly Fraud Attempts
This article courtesy of Nicole Skaro, CMCA, EBP, CIT – a Division of First Citizens Bank, Community Association Banking Division (CAB) Unfortunately, HOA fraud is a reality – and many of us will experience firsthand such scam attempts. The good news is that by staying vigilant, we can better protect ourselves. Among those HOA scams, […]
Snow Way
New PA law limits the ability of premises owners to shift slip and fall liability to snow removal contractors By: Brian J. McNulty, Esq. | Heuston McNulty Attorneys-at-Law A new law in Pennsylvania limits a premises owner’s ability to shift liability for slip and fall accidents occurring on its property to the snow removal contractors. […]
A Complete Guide to National Night Out
EDITOR’S NOTE: A version of this article appeared on Associa’s blog and is shared here by permission. See the end of this article for more information about Associa and Associa Mid-Atlantic, AAMC. Hosted by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), National Night Out (NNO) is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships, neighborhood […]
Photo Gallery: 2022 PA LAC Ladies on the Links Golf Invitational
Previous Next The 1st Annual PA LAC Ladies on the Links Golf Invitation, held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Skippack Golf Club, was a resounding success! Thanks to our sponsors and participating golfers, we were able to raise $14,000 to benefit the critical advocacy work of the Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee (PA LAC)! Thank […]
Messy Dog Park? Don’t Let It Ruin Your Summer!
Dogs are man’s best friend, or so the saying goes. For centuries dogs have shared many things with their human companions – service, labor, compassion…and their waste. For as long as humans have had dogs, they have cleaned up after them, but when artificial turf is involved, cleaning can be a bit more complicated. Many […]
How Can We Fulfill the Soul of Our Employees?
We all know there is a staffing crisis – the key is how to entice employees to work or remain working in a way that is fulfilling both for their pockets and for their soul. Fulfilling the soul of employees requires the employer to have an intentional plan for engagement.
Legislative Alert: HB1795 Scheduled for Vote
CAI’s Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee has been monitoring the progress of House Bill 1795 since it was introduced in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2021. The Bill, authored by Representative Rosemary Brown, proposes reforms to voting procedures in community associations. The LAC has been informed that the Bill is likely to come to a […]
Thank You, CAI Keystone Community Managers
Community Associations Institute (CAI) is proud to celebrate International Community Association Managers Day today, June 13. This day is dedicated to the more than 55,000 community association managers in the U.S. and thousands more worldwide. Community association managers are the professional backbone of the condominium communities and homeowners associations that they serve, providing the skills and […]