by C. Scott Canady | June 24, 2021 The transition to a new presidential administration and a closely divided Congress has not slowed the pace of federal legislation in 2021. In March, President Joe Biden’s signature COVID-19 relief plan, the American Rescue Plan Act, became law. As federal policymakers discuss this and other proposals, this federal update outlines how CAI...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | June 17, 2021 On June 1, President Joe Biden issued a proclamation as part of National Homeownership Month acknowledging that a large aspect of the American dream is a person’s aspiration to own a home. Both the White House and the Department of Housing and Urban Development have pledged to continue advancing the goal of affordable and sustainable...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | June 10, 2021 June is Pride Month. This year, President Joe Biden has called upon Americans to recognize the achievements of the LGBTQ+ community, to celebrate their diversity, and for those who support LGBTQ+ rights to wave their pride flags high. Those celebrating Pride Month who live in a community association may not be aware of specific restrictions on flag...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | May 27, 2021 On Friday night, I went to dinner at one of my favorite restaurants in Old Town Alexandria, Va. While I was hoping for outdoor seating, there was none available, and the restaurant was packed. As I entered with my mask covering my nose and mouth, the sign on the door caught my eye. It read: “If you are fully vaccinated, you do not have to wear a mask...
by C. Scott Canady and Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq | May 20, 2021 CAI Tracking Nonjudicial Foreclosure Provision The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed H.R. 2547, the Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act. The act introduced by House Democrats combines multiple bills amending the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). CAI followed H.R. 2547’s development through...