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Report Urges Action to Prevent Future Wildfire Disasters
A recent report from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) offers recommendations on how to rebuild and protect against future wildfires. The report, which [...]
Real Estate Branch Services Offered to Condo Communities
Support and confliction resolution services can help condominium associations and members solve disputes quickly and affordably to improve the relationship between management and m [...]
Hawaii’s Challenging Condo Insurance Situation
It’s been a rough year for Hawaii’s Condominium Associations, with many seeing their master insurance policy costs soar by 300% or more in just one year. Some buildings even faced [...]
2024 Hawaii Legislative Recap
A series of bills that lawmakers say will benefit condominium owners, associations, and residents in Hawaii were signed into law in May. Governor Josh Green and state legislators s [...]
9 Common Legal Issues HOAs Face and How to Handle Them
Homeowners' associations (HOAs), like any organization, can face legal challenges. These often come from the community members themselves. It’s crucial for HOAs to understand the t [...]
HOAs Look at Regulating Marijuana
The use of marijuana has become a hot topic in homeowner associations (HOAs). While it's still illegal under federal law, in Hawaii, it's only approved for licensed medicinal use. [...]
Can a Condominium Association Require Gun Registration?
Possession of firearms can be a touchy subject, especially when community members live in close proximity in an HOA community. The following article is a summary of a legal framewo [...]
HOAs: Prepare for a Fun and Safe Summer
Summer is a prime season for fun and exploration, making it a lively time for your neighborhood. Residents and their guests will be keen to enjoy everything the community offers, b [...]
HOAs: Don’t Miss Condorama XII!
The Hawaii Real Estate Commission will host Condorama XII, a free educational Webinar, presented by CAI Hawaii on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. See the attached [...]
No STR Moratorium for Maui Disaster Victim Housing
Governor Green announced on March 27, 2024, he is not going to pursue a moratorium on short-term rentals on Maui. He emphasized his administration is committed to working with part [...]