FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions

The only silly question is one that is left unasked. At CAI-CT we are here to answer your questions about community association living. We thought it might be helpful to answer a few of the questions that seem to come up again and again.

Q. What should I know before and after I buy my condominium?

A. Take the test and find out!

A. Read An Introduction to Community Association Living.

A. Recognize the core principles at the heart of community association living.

Q. I was elected to the board, now what?

A. We have three great places to start. Now You're on the Board gives you a template of board responsiblities, the Leadership Forum: Ask the Experts is a soup to nuts all day class on fufilling your role as a board member, and Community Associations Institute has a wonderful national website (www.caionline.org ) designed to get you started. Members have the additional benefit of the Board Member Tool Kit available online in the members only section.

Q. Can you help our association choose a management company?

A. We can help give you the information you need to make the best decision possible! How to hire a management company.

Q. How do our monthly Association Fees compare to other communities of our size?

A. Here is an excellent answer from a CAI-CT expert.

Q. What is "Rights and Responsiblities?"

A. By encouraging community associations to adopt Rights and Responsibilities for Better Communities, CAI strives to promote harmony, community, responsible citizenship and effective leadership. In the process, we make life better for the more than 60 million Americans who live in community associations. Rights and Responsibilities will give communities an excellent opportunity for the kind of dialogue that facilitates awareness, builds consensus, and promotes greater community involvement.

Q. What are the recommended Record Retention Guidelines?

A. This chart provides general guidelines.

Q. Are You Getting the MOST out of Your CAI Membership?

A. Check to see if you are getting all you deserve! Learn more about it here.

Q. Is my association a member?

A. CAI-CT reaches out to all community associations in Connecticut. Our mission is to Build the Best Communities in Connecticut. As a result, you may have received our own Connecticut magazine, Common Interest in your mailbox. We do send complimentary issues to folks to introduce ourselves. CAI Membership is so much more!
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