Establishes an ombudsman's office for condominium associations in Hawaii to resolve disputes and ensure compliance.

The 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 ombudsman's office will provide an avenue for unit owners, boards, and association management to bring complaints for investigation and dispute resolution. It will ensure compliance with existing laws and promote efficient procedures for resolving disputes. The office will be funded by the condominium education trust fund and will have powers to investigate, mediate, and enforce compliance.

Establishes an ombudsman's office for condominium associations in Hawaii to resolve disputes and ensure compliance.

The 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 ombudsman's office will provide an avenue for unit owners, boards, and association management to bring complaints for investigation and dispute resolution. It will ensure compliance with existing laws and promote efficient procedures for resolving disputes. The office will be funded by the condominium education trust fund and will have powers to investigate, mediate, and enforce compliance.