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Is my HOA fine valid in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, a condo association may fine under its bylaws or, if the bylaws are silent, under a board resolution setting a fining procedure that states the basis for the fine and allows an appeal to the board with notice and an opportunity to be heard. Once a fine is paid, the statute points to mediation, arbitration, or an administrative-hearing pilot; a contested fine can also go to mediation before it is paid if mediation is demanded within 30 days of the written statement described in § 514B-146(d) (§ 514B-146(d)(4), (g)).
This is general information, not legal advice, and it does not decide whether your fine is valid. For your specific situation, a licensed Hawaii attorney is the right resource.
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What Hawaii law requires before an HOA can fine you
Governing framework: Hawaii Condominium Property Act (HRS § 514B-104).
A condo association may fine only under a procedure (in the bylaws or, if silent, a board resolution) that states the basis for the fine and allows an appeal to the board with notice and an opportunity to be heard.
“establishes a fining procedure that states the basis for the fine and allows an appeal to the board of the fine with notice and an opportunity to be heard” — HRS § 514B-104(a)(11)
Statute: HRS § 514B-104(a)(11)
Section 514B-104 authorizes only reasonable fines, tied to a violation of the declaration, bylaws, or rules.
Statute: HRS § 514B-104(a)(11)