Post & Comment in Keystone Connect – CAI’s Online Community
What is the CAI Keystone Connect Member Community? Its a terrific resource for all members to connect with one another, ask questions and share best practices, all from your desktop, tablet or phone. Most members are familiar with the CAI Exchange, a member community hosted on the CAI national website. The Exchange message board is […]
2024 Annual Report
It was the last year of our 40s and and it proved to be quite a year for the Keystone Chapter. CAI Keystone experienced significant growth in so many ways in 2024. From membership growth and revenue development, to program attendance and member engagement, the year was quite a success for the chapter and our […]
Governor Shapiro Signs House Bill 1716 into Law
In addition to other provisions, this legislation restores the ability to register as an unincorporated association in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which impacts many community associations in the Commonwealth House Bill 1716 was introduced by Rep. Perry Warren (D-Bucks County) on September 26, 2023. According to Rep. Warren’s co-sponsor memo, “the legislation cleans up some […]
PA LAC Supports Sustainability Measures in the Legislature
During the current legislative session in Harrisburg, various Bills have been introduced in both the House and the Senate on issues related to sustainability. These Bills include requirements for solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations and the so-called right to dry laundry by solar energy. The CAI Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee has voted to support […]
What Happened in Vegas…
CAI Keystone members and staff participated in the 2024 Community Now Annual Conference & Exposition in Las Vegas May 8-11, 2024.
PA Act 115 of 2023: Retroactive, or not?
Over the last year, CAI’s Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee (PA LAC) has received inquiries related to retroactive application of Act 115, which was signed into law by Governor Wolf in late 2022. Although retroactivity is a complex matter, the LAC offers the following response: The Contract Clause of the US Constitution says that no state […]
2023 Annual Report
What a year! CAI Keystone experienced a banner year in 2023, including legislative successes, membership growth, new programs and conferences, and significant budget growth. The chapter also witnessed record high levels of attendance at many programs in 2023 as the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic further receded into our collective memory. The chapter Board of […]
PA House Bill 1289 Presented to the Governor
CAI is pleased to report Pennsylvania House Bill No. 1289, removing racially restrictive deed covenants, passed the State Senate by a unanimous vote on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. The Bill, which passed the House by a vote of 200 to 3 in June, has been presented to Governor Shapiro for his signature. CAI’s Pennsylvania Legislative […]
Ask the Experts: Enforcement in HOAs with Kayla Hernandez, Esq.
Ever wonder how often a high rise building should clean those trash chutes? Find out in this episode of Ask the Experts, with Michael Vennitti of Fresh Foam.
The Champlain Towers Collapse and Its Implications for the Condo Industry
SPONSORED CONTENT In the preparation of this article Chat GPT-4 has been used as a reference. By Mitchell H. Frumkin, PE, RSPresident Kipcon Inc.Chair CAI National Condominium Safety, Public Policy Task Force The tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers Condominium in Surfside, Florida in 2021 not only devastated families and communities but has also sent […]