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View the complete Hawaii guide →Which Hawaii Laws Govern Your HOA?
Hawaii condos are governed by the Condominium Property Act (HRS 514B); planned communities of separate lots fall under HRS Chapter 421J, with the Nonprofit Corporation Act alongside.
June 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Rules & EnforcementHIWhen Is a Hawaii HOA Rule Unenforceable?
A Hawaii HOA rule must fit the authority the declaration and HRS 514B or 421J grant, be applied evenhandedly, and — for a condo fine — follow the § 514B-104 procedure, with state mediation available.
June 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Fines & PenaltiesHIChallenging an HOA Fine in Hawaii
Under HRS § 514B-104, a Hawaii condo association may fine only under a procedure — in the bylaws or a board resolution — that states the basis for the fine and allows an appeal with notice and a hearing.
June 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Records & TransparencyHIGetting Your Hawaii HOA's Records
HRS § 514B-154 and § 514B-154.5 require a Hawaii condo association to provide documents within 30 days and the financial statement and minutes at no cost, with copy fees capped at $1 a page.
June 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Liens & ForeclosureHICan a Hawaii HOA Foreclose Over Dues?
HRS § 514B-146 ranks a Hawaii condo lien behind an earlier-recorded first mortgage, but lets the association recover up to six months of regular assessments from a foreclosure buyer.
June 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Meetings & GovernanceHIAttending HOA Meetings in Hawaii
HRS § 514B-125 makes Hawaii condo board meetings open to all members with 72 hours' notice, and § 421J-5 gives planned-community owners a parallel right to attend and participate.
June 2, 2026 · 2 min read