Hawaii HOA & Condo Association Laws
Hawaii regulates condos under one of the more prescriptive statutes outside the mainland, with a state Real Estate Commission condominium program, mandatory reserve funding rules, and a condominium dispute-resolution pilot.
Which statutes apply in Hawaii?
- Condominiums
- Hawaii Condominium Property Act (Haw. Rev. Stat. ch. 514B)
- HOAs / planned communities
- Planned Community Associations Act (Haw. Rev. Stat. ch. 421J)
Key compliance rules for Hawaii boards and managers
- Associations must fund at least 50% of estimated replacement reserves or use a funding plan (HRS § 514B-148)
- Biennial registration with the Hawaii Real Estate Commission
- Mediation is required for many owner-association disputes before litigation
Resale and disclosure requirements
Sellers must deliver an extensive disclosure package (HRS § 514B-56) including reserves, budgets, house rules, and insurance summaries.
Running associations in Hawaii?
Portier369 handles the operational side of Hawaii compliance — official records, owner and board notices, reserve and budget tracking, violation due process, and document packages — in one platform built for community association managers.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs condo associations in Hawaii?
Condominiums in Hawaii are governed by the Hawaii Condominium Property Act (Haw. Rev. Stat. ch. 514B). Homeowners associations and planned communities fall under the Planned Community Associations Act (Haw. Rev. Stat. ch. 421J).
Are resale disclosures required in Hawaii?
Sellers must deliver an extensive disclosure package (HRS § 514B-56) including reserves, budgets, house rules, and insurance summaries.
What software helps Hawaii associations stay compliant?
Association management software like Portier369 supports the operational side of Hawaii compliance: maintaining official records, distributing meeting notices, tracking reserves and budgets, running violation due process with notices and hearings, and assembling resale document packages.
Nearby state guides
This guide is an educational summary, not legal advice. Statutes are amended regularly — confirm current law with an attorney licensed in Hawaii before acting.