Public Policy

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Thursday, May 10, 8:30–9:20 a.m.

Federal Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy Update
Get the latest updates on critical changes to laws and regulations affecting those who govern, live, and work in community associations.

Presenters:
Scott Canady, Tambala Strategy, Alexandria, VA
Ronald L. Perl, Esq.*, Hill Wallack LLP, Princeton, NJ

Friday, May 11, 11:40 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

State Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy Update
With 48 states in session this year, CAI tracked nearly 1,000 pieces of legislation impacting community associations. Learn about trends throughout the U.S. involving short-term rentals, construction defects, resale disclosure, board member authority, freedom of speech vs. property rights, manager licensing, and more.

Presenters:
Dawn Bauman, CAE, Community Associations Institute, Falls Church, VA
T. Peter Kristian, CMCA, LSM, PCAM, Hilton Head Plantation Property Owners Association, Inc., Hilton Head Island, SC

Friday, May 11, 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Public Policy/Large-Scale Community Issues - CROSSOVER
When Natural Disaster Strikes! Lessons from the Devastation of Hurricane Matthew
Explore the profound impact of natural disasters on communities with an emphasis on those affected by Hurricane Matthew. Learn strategies for preparing an emergency plan in advance by partnering with your municipality for FEMA aid, securing emergency funds, and organizing a team of professionals who are mobilized to act immediately after the storm, and hear about CAI’s recent success on the federal level to advocate FEMA support for communities everywhere.        

Moderated by: Jennifer A. Loheac, Esq.*, Lazega & Johanson, LLC, Atlanta, GA

Presenters:
T. Peter Kristian, CMCA, LSM, PCAM, Hilton Head Plantation Property Owners Association, Inc., Hilton Head Island, SC
Lewis Chip Munday, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, Indigo Run Community Owners Association, Hilton Head Island, SC
J. David Ramsey, Esq.*, Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., Morristown, NJ

Friday, May 11, 3:45–4:45 p.m.

Do We Have to Solve EVERY Neighbor Conflict? Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Housing Harassment in 2018
In 2016, HUD’s guidance on quid pro quo and hostile housing harassment in community associations required a paradigm shift in how community associations deal with neighbor-to-neighbor disputes. This session explores why community associations must now take a more active, integral approach to neighbor-to-neighbor disputes and how to remedy conflict within communities.

Presenter:
Scott B. Carpenter, Esq.*, Carpenter, Hazlewood, Delgado & Bolen, LLP, Tempe, AZ