Establishes an ombudsman's office for condominium associations in Hawaii to resolve disputes and ensure compliance with laws.
The bill establishes an ombudsman's office for condominium associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. The ombudsman's office will serve as a neutral resource for unit owners, boards, and association management. It will provide dispute intervention and resolution, investigate complaints, and ensure compliance with existing laws. The office will be funded by the condominium education trust fund and will have the authority to compel attendance and testimony, request documents, and impose fines for non-compliance.
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