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Two Funds, Two Different Functions: HOA Operations and Reserves

Funding the ongoing operations of an HOA community stands out as one of the most critical functions of an HOA board — perhaps even the most pivotal. Ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day activities and planning for the long term is key to maintaining a steady flow of funds for a community's effective functioning. It is also an HOA board member's duty to responsibly allocate funds according to guidelines outlined in a reserve study. This study addresses larger issues like roof replacements, n [...]

2023-11-26T22:41:04-10:00Financial, LC Featured, Learning Center, Maintenance Issues|
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Seven Things to be Thankful for in your Homeowner’s Association

Volunteering as an HOA board member of your homeowner’s association is sometimes a thankless job – but there are a few things you can be grateful for. Your HOA does good things for the community and makes it a better place to live. Following is a list of some of the things you can be thankful for in your Association. Amenities Community associations generally provide amenities that many individual homeowners might not be able to afford. These include clubhouses, tennis courts, pools, exercise fa [...]

2023-11-19T10:15:28-10:00LC Featured, Learning Center, Lifestyle|
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Strengthening Our Communities

  People in Maui County show up for each other in an unprecedented way. During the recent fires, neighbors from cowboys to construction crews helped with upcountry blazes, while Molokai residents immediately loaded essential supplies from their small island to motor over by boat to their neighbors in West Maui. Island canoe clubs and people on jet ski's transferred goods to shore. Many more examples exist, but they can be pared down to this: If there is a sincere need, we're here for each o [...]

2023-10-13T18:11:29-10:00Community, LC Featured, Learning Center, Lifestyle|
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How Will Maui Fires Affect Insurance Rates? 

The Maui wildfires are estimated to cost insurers up to US$3-billion in damages, creating one of the largest insured losses in Hawaii’s history, according to an analyst report. This leads many property owners wondering if the tragedy will result in higher homeowners insurance rates across Hawai‘i. And as natural disasters are escalated by climate change, will policies be adequate or even obtainable? We’ve gathered some experts opinions. The Aug. 8 blazes did the most destruction in Lahaina, but [...]

2023-09-23T12:46:58-10:00Community, Financial, LC Featured, Learning Center, Maintenance Issues|
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Understanding Elevated HOA Fees in Hawaii

Hawaii's elevated cost of living is a well-known fact, significantly surpassing the national average. As a result, those relocating to the islands often find themselves compelled to implement strategic lifestyle adjustments to counterbalance this steep rise in expenses. One of the prominent contributing factors to this augmented cost is the considerably higher Homeowners Association (HOA) fees prevalent in Hawaii, which are more than double the national average. For individuals contemplating the [...]

2023-09-23T11:10:41-10:00HOA Rules and Regs, LC Featured, Learning Center|
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An HOA Focus on Community Wellbeing After a Disaster

There is an eerie quietness that is still felt after the recent fire disasters that decimated Lahaina, impacted Upcountry Maui. and caused evacuations in Kihei. These moments of calm are due in part to lack of visitors, but also our own processing of the events. Returning to business as usual, even if your HOA was not directly affected, can be difficult. An important element of what happens after a disaster, beyond volunteering and reconstruction, is addressing mental health. Associations can pl [...]

2023-10-10T17:01:06-10:00Community, LC Featured, Learning Center|
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Maui Fire and Evacuation Updates

Our entire community is affected by the widespread fires that swept through upcountry Maui, Kihei, and the devastating blaze in Lahaina. We are now experiencing the community coming together with aloha and resilience. In that spirit, we are passing along these resources. For those wanting to help, we suggest donating to the Maui Food Bank. Their website also lists all of the food distribution sites. For more updates, see the County of Maui alert page here. Please see other emergency information [...]

2023-08-30T15:10:08-10:00Community, LC Featured, Learning Center|
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Do You Have a Right to Protect Your View?

Imagine you have been enjoying your beautiful Maui condo for years, then you notice a palm tree creeping into your ocean view. You may think that there is a simple fix to restore the view- which was an important part of choosing this particular condo. However, most homeowners will find that they don’t have a right to their view, and little recourse. As legal website, Nolo, points out, unless specifics about views are protected in writing by ordinance, association documents or subdivision rules, [...]

2023-07-08T20:21:12-10:00HOA Rules and Regs, LC Featured, Learning Center|
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A Guide to Reserve Study Standards

The Community Association Institute released updated reserve study standards addressing maintenance, building inspections, and long-life components. These updates are critical for reserve study providers to incorporate into their regular practice and provide an excellent tool for board members and managers to better understand what they should be prepared to discuss during their next reserve study. You can find a printable copy HERE, or refer to the guide text below: Scope and Intent of Reserve [...]

2023-06-29T01:13:21-10:00HOA Rules and Regs, LC Featured, Learning Center, Maintenance Issues|
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2023 Legislative Session Recap

The Hawaii Legislative session opened on January 18th with nearly four dozen condominium related bills submitted for discussion and debate. Here is the close-of-session status of the bills we followed since the last newsletter. All of the bills we having been tracking, of interest to HOAs, were signed into law. Act 199 Passed Authorizes a condominium association to provide a summary of the required information in its budget. Authorizes a condominium association's reserve study to forecast a loan [...]

2023-07-09T21:44:50-10:00HOA Rules and Regs, LC Featured, Learning Center, Uncategorized|
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