Hawaii HOA laws
What Hawaii asks of your association
Hawaii planned community associations are governed by HRS Chapter 421J. It covers meeting notice, association fiscal matters and the assessment lien, and mandatory dispute mediation.
Meetings
Meeting notice
HRS §421J-3.5Give written notice at least 14 days before any regular, annual, or special meeting, by the means the bylaws allow.
Financial
Fiscal matters & assessment lien
HRS §421J-10.5Unpaid assessments are a lien on the unit; notify members at least 30 days before a regular-assessment increase.
Governance
Dispute mediation
HRS §421J-13Owners may require the association to mediate disputes over the amount or validity of a claim before going to court.
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov). Citations link to the official statute - always confirm against the current text.
This is general information to help boards get oriented, not legal advice. HOA statutes change and courts interpret them differently case to case. Confirm specifics with your association's attorney before acting.
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