Prohibits associations from charging fees for unit improvements in common interest communities.

This bill amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to prohibit associations from requiring unit owners to pay fees when applying to improve, alter, repair, or renovate their units or real property. The prohibition applies to filing fees, application fees, or similar charges, except as authorized under the relevant chapter. The changes do not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the bill's effective date.

Prohibits associations from charging fees for unit improvements in common interest communities.

This bill amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to prohibit associations from requiring unit owners to pay fees when applying to improve, alter, repair, or renovate their units or real property. The prohibition applies to filing fees, application fees, or similar charges, except as authorized under the relevant chapter. The changes do not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the bill's effective date.