Hawaii SB147 amends condominium laws to clarify procedures for imposing and contesting fines and assessments by condominium associations.

Hawaii SB147 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish processes and requirements for condominium associations to impose fines and collect assessments. The bill allows associations to fine unit owners, tenants, and guests for violations of the declaration, bylaws, or house rules, provided the fines are reasonable. Unit owners can dispute fines and other assessments before paying them, and must pay common expense assessments in full before disputing them.

Hawaii SB147 amends condominium laws to clarify procedures for imposing and contesting fines and assessments by condominium associations.

Hawaii SB147 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish processes and requirements for condominium associations to impose fines and collect assessments. The bill allows associations to fine unit owners, tenants, and guests for violations of the declaration, bylaws, or house rules, provided the fines are reasonable. Unit owners can dispute fines and other assessments before paying them, and must pay common expense assessments in full before disputing them.