Establishes an ombudsman's office for condominium associations in Hawaii to resolve disputes and provide consumer protections.

This bill establishes an ombudsman's office within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to serve as a neutral resource for condominium associations and the public. The office will provide dispute intervention and resolution, mediation, and voluntary binding arbitration for condominium-related disputes. It will also offer recommendations, guidance, and education on condominium laws and governance. The ombudsman will have investigative powers and can bring civil or criminal actions against violators.

Establishes an ombudsman's office for condominium associations in Hawaii to resolve disputes and provide consumer protections.

This bill establishes an ombudsman's office within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to serve as a neutral resource for condominium associations and the public. The office will provide dispute intervention and resolution, mediation, and voluntary binding arbitration for condominium-related disputes. It will also offer recommendations, guidance, and education on condominium laws and governance. The ombudsman will have investigative powers and can bring civil or criminal actions against violators.