Hawaii HOA & Condo Laws

Assessment Collection Compare across states

How HOAs and condominium associations charge, collect, and enforce regular and special assessments. Covers dues billing, delinquency notices, late fees, lien filing, judicial and non-judicial foreclosure, statute of limitations, and …

HRS §514B-146

Hawaii Condominium Act — Lien for Assessments

Assessment lien authority with 6-month super-priority over first mortgages.

Resale Disclosure Compare across states

Resale certificate and transfer disclosure requirements at the time of unit sale. Covers disclosure timing, content, fee caps, delivery deadlines, buyer rescission rights, and association liability for inaccurate information.

HRS §514B-154

Hawaii Condominium Act — Resale (Disclosure)

Disclosure requirements upon resale of a condominium unit, including association documents and financial status.

Fiduciary Duty Compare across states

Board member fiduciary obligations — duty of care, duty of loyalty, business judgment rule, conflict of interest disclosure, and personal liability exposure. Statutory duties imposed on directors and officers of …

HRS §514B-106

Hawaii Condominium Act — Board Powers and Duties

Board of directors powers, fiduciary duties, and governance obligations.

Governance Documents Compare across states

The foundational documents governing common interest communities — declarations (CC&Rs), bylaws, articles of incorporation, rules and regulations, architectural guidelines, and resolutions. Document hierarchy, amendment procedures, and recording requirements.

HRS §421J-1

Hawaii Planned Community Associations Act — Applicability

Governs planned community associations (HOAs) in Hawaii. Separate from the condominium act.

HRS §514B-1

Hawaii Condominium Property Act — Applicability

Governs all condominiums in Hawaii. Establishes condominium creation, governance, and owner rights framework.

Foreclosure and Liens Compare across states

Assessment lien filing, priority, extinguishment, and foreclosure procedures. Minimum thresholds for foreclosure, pre-foreclosure notice requirements, mediation mandates, super-priority provisions, and the interaction between HOA liens and mortgage liens.

HRS §514B-146

Hawaii Condominium Act — Lien for Assessments

Assessment lien authority with 6-month super-priority over first mortgages.

Legal Facts by Category
Assessment lien authority with 6-month super-priority over first mortgages. HRS §514B-146
Six months of assessments based on a periodic budget adopted by the association HRS §514B-146 (b)
May be foreclosed by action or by nonjudicial or power of sale foreclosure HRS §514B-146 (g)
Disclosure requirements upon resale of a condominium unit, including association documents and financial status. HRS §514B-154
The purchaser may cancel the contract within thirty days HRS §514B-154 (a)
Separate from the condominium act. HRS §421J-1
Governs planned community associations (HOAs) in Hawaii. HRS §421J-1
Establishes condominium creation, governance, and owner rights framework. HRS §514B-1
Governs all condominiums in Hawaii. HRS §514B-1
Board of directors powers, fiduciary duties, and governance obligations. HRS §514B-106
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