CAI-CLAC

Thank you, CAI Greater Inland Empire Chapter, for welcoming us to your November Educational Luncheon! 🎉 We’re grateful to Robert DeNichilo, Esq. of DeNichilo Law APC for joining CAI-CLAC Legislative Advocate Louie Brown, Esq., and to everyone who attended and joined the conversation. Staying informed and engaged is how we protect the future of community associations. 💙 👉 Learn more and stay involved: caiclac.com @CAIGRIE

Every bill that moves through Sacramento has people behind it. 🌅 This Gratitude Month, we’re thanking the members who wrote letters, shared their stories, testified, and stayed engaged all year so California’s community associations had a voice at the Capitol. Thank you for showing up. 🍂 #WeAreCAI #CALeg #CLACAdvocacy #communityassociations

New laws are coming, and your community association needs to be ready. 📣 This month, your CAI-CLAC advocate, Louie Brown, Esq., is hitting the road to visit several CAI California chapters for the Annual Legislative Update, in person! Join the discussion to learn what the new laws mean for your community and get your questions answered. Check with your local chapter to register.

The best Halloween treat? A community that looks out for one another. 🎃 This weekend, let’s welcome trick-or-treaters with a smile, drive slowly, and keep our neighborhoods safe and bright. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween! #WeAreCAI #CommunityAssociations #HalloweenSafety #HappyHalloween

👏 Recognizing Randy Stokes for his continued leadership and dedication to CAI-CLAC! A longtime member of CAI-CLAC’s Executive Committee and dedicated Homeowner Leader, Randy continues his service as Secretary for the 2026–2027 term, bringing valuable experience, perspective, and a strong commitment to legislative advocacy on behalf of California’s community associations. As Randy looks ahead to the upcoming term, he shares: “I look forward to working with the Executive Committee to help shape legislation that benefits California’s community associations, respond to proposed legislation, and strengthen our collective advocacy efforts.” — Randy Stokes, Homeowner Leader | CAI-CLAC Secretary Thank you, Randy, for your years of service, leadership, and continued commitment to advocating on behalf of California’s community associations and the millions of homeowners who call them home! 💙 We’re grateful to have you serving on our 2026–2027 Executive Committee and look forward to another productive year of advocacy! 🔎 Meet our Executive Committee and the volunteers supporting CAI-CLAC’s advocacy efforts: bit.ly/CLAC-EC

SAVE THE DATE! Your CAI-CLAC Advocate, Louie Brown, Esq., will be visiting several CAI California Chapters for the Annual Legislative Update – in person! We hope to see you there.

🏛️ 2026: A Busy Legislative Year. A Strong Year for HOA Advocacy! With a record 14 Hot Bills on CAI-CLAC's legislative priority list, 2026 was one of our busiest—and most successful—years of advocacy for California's community associations! From tracking legislation and working with lawmakers to mobilizing advocates across the state, CAI-CLAC's legislative team and dedicated volunteers worked tirelessly to ensure the voices of California's community associations were heard at the Capitol. 👏 The results? An exceptional year of legislative accomplishments! While not every outcome was exactly what we hoped for, our collective efforts helped shape legislation and protect the interests of millions of Californians living and working in community associations. 🔎 Which bills made an impact, and what do the outcomes mean for your community? Read CAI-CLAC's 2026 Legislative Accomplishments: bit.ly/3WPPPUI #WeAreCAI #CALeg #CLACAdvocacy #communityassociations

Thriving community associations are built on respect, kindness, and collaboration. As we wrap up our annual planning meeting, we’re grateful to the board members, managers, homeowners, and industry partners who work together every day to make California’s communities better places to live. We’re excited for what’s ahead! #WeAreCAI #CLACAdvocacy #LoveWhereYouLive #LoveWhereYouWork

👏 Celebrating Leadership, Advocacy & Commitment! CAI-CLAC’s Annual Planning Meeting wrapped up today at Sun City Palm Desert Community Association, where 40 volunteer leaders from across California gathered to reflect on the 2026 legislative session and discuss advocacy priorities and strategies for 2026–2027. Attendees heard the 2026 Advocate Report, along with federal legislative priorities presented by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq., and Tony Campisi, CAE, of @CAIsocial. We were also pleased to welcome CAI President and CAI-CLAC Emeritus Member Matt Ober, Esq., CCAL. 🏆 A special congratulations to Amy Tinetti, Esq., CCAL, on receiving CAI-CLAC Emeritus status! This recognition honors her years of dedicated service, leadership, and contributions to legislative advocacy on behalf of California’s community associations. To our outstanding Executive Committee, delegates, and longtime volunteer leaders—thank you for your continued dedication, expertise, and commitment to strengthening California’s communities. Your leadership makes our advocacy efforts possible!

Please join us in recognizing Thomas Ware, Esq., CCAL, as he continues his leadership on the CAI-CLAC Executive Committee as Legislative Co-Chair! With eight years of service in this role, Thomas helped guide CAI-CLAC through one of its most challenging and active legislative sessions yet, resulting in significant victories for California's community associations and homeowners. Working alongside our advocates, delegates, members, and coalition partners, Thomas helped advance efforts to stall SB 1007 and secure vetoes of AB 2439 and SB 1238, protecting associations from legislation that could have created costly unintended consequences. "It was by far the most active and hardest year that we faced in my tenure... Yet with our members' help, we ended up having an extraordinarily successful year." — Thomas Ware His continued dedication, legal expertise, and commitment to collaborative advocacy have been instrumental in protecting the interests of California's community associations. Thank you, Thomas, for eight years of outstanding legislative leadership and your continued commitment to CAI-CLAC! #CLACAdvocacy #WeAreCAI #LoveWhereYouLive

👏 A Successful Legislative Year Thanks to YOU! As we reflect on the 2026 legislative session, we're grateful to the thousands of community association advocates, volunteers, and homeowners who helped make our collective voice heard at the State Capitol. According to the Foundation for Community Association Research, 89% of California homeowners living in community associations rate their experience as positive or neutral. That's something worth protecting! Thank you to everyone who answered calls to action, contacted legislators, attended meetings, and supported CAI-CLAC's advocacy efforts throughout the year. Together, we're protecting what works and building a stronger future for California's community associations! Learn more: bit.ly/31soB5x #HOAlaw #CommuntyAssociations #CLACAdvocacy #WeAreCAI #LoveWhereYouLive

Please join us in recognizing Robert M. DeNichilo, Esq., CCAL, as he continues his leadership on the CAI-CLAC Executive Committee as Legislative Co-Chair! Robert's dedication to legislative advocacy was instrumental in advancing AB 2050, a significant milestone for California's community associations in 2026. In a recent San Francisco Chronicle article, Robert highlighted the importance of adequately funding association reserves to help homeowners avoid unexpected financial burdens. "It will help over time eliminate or at least reduce the number of special assessments that we're seeing now," DeNichilo explained. His leadership, legal expertise, and commitment to proactive advocacy continue to make a meaningful difference in shaping legislation that protects and strengthens California's community associations. Thank you, Robert, for your continued service, dedication, and contributions to another successful legislative year! #CLACAdvocacy #WeAreCAI #LoveWhereYouLive

As we prepare for our Annual Planning Meeting this week, we’re focused on goals to help improve community association living in California. Let’s stay driven, stay motivated, and keep moving forward. #WeAreCAI #CLACAdvocacy

📅 Mark your calendars—the year’s not over yet! We’ve got big events lined up, including: ✨ Annual Planning Meeting (this month!) ✨ Local Chapter Legislative Updates ✨ Year in Review + A Look Ahead to 2026 Virtual Town Hall Don’t miss these opportunities to stay informed and connected with your community. 🙌 Click here to view our upcoming events: caiclac.com/events

👏 Recognizing Betty Roth, PCAM, for her continued leadership and dedication to CAI-CLAC! A longtime member of CAI-CLAC’s Executive Committee and dedicated volunteer since 2010, Betty continues her service as Treasurer for the 2026–2027 term, bringing an important homeowner perspective to our legislative advocacy efforts. “As a homeowner on the Executive Committee, I want to ensure that a homeowner's point of view is included when preparing legislation and when speaking to legislators,” shares Betty. Thank you, Betty, for your years of service, leadership, and continued commitment to advocating on behalf of the approximately 14.5 million Californians living in more than 5 million homes across 51,250+ community associations throughout our state! 💙 We’re grateful to have you serving on our 2026–2027 Executive Committee! 🔎 Meet our Executive Committee and the volunteers supporting CAI-CLAC’s advocacy efforts: bit.ly/CLAC-EC

📅 SAVE THE DATE! CAI-CLAC Advocate Louie Brown, Esq., is hitting the road for the 2026 Annual Legislative Update! Join Louie at participating CAI California Chapters for an in-person recap of the 2026 legislative session, key advocacy successes, and important new laws impacting California’s community associations. 📍 Check out the upcoming dates and locations below. We look forward to seeing you there!

📢 ICYMI: Watch CAI-CLAC Advocate Louie Brown recap the 2026 legislative session and highlight key advocacy successes for California’s community associations. 🎥 Watch the video to learn more about this year’s legislative outcomes and what they mean for community associations in 2027. youtu.be/c5wNLLAu7Ls

Please join us in welcoming John D. Hansen, Esq., as CAI-CLAC’s Vice Chair for the 2026–2027 term! As John looks ahead to his new leadership role, he shares: “I am looking forward to maintaining the current direction of CLAC after a successful 2026 legislative year, and the strong community among the Delegates and Chapter representatives currently participating in CLAC. We have a healthy and productive group, and I want to continue with that momentum.” — John D. Hansen, Esq., CAI-CLAC Vice Chair We’re excited to welcome John to the Executive Committee and look forward to his leadership as we build on this year’s advocacy successes! 🔎 Meet our 2026–2027 Executive Committee, Delegates, and Liaisons who volunteer their time to advocate on behalf of California’s community associations: bit.ly/CLAC-EC

Strong communities are built through everyday moments of connection, trust and collaboration. When residents, boards, managers and business partners come together, a neighborhood becomes more than a place to live. It becomes a place to belong. CAI shares more here: bit.ly/4ymxJaL