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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 t [...]
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 ca [...]
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 comin [...]
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 t [...]
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 [...]
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 t [...]
Helping Owners Fund a Special Assessment
If HOA boards want to minimize homeowner opposition to special assessments, they may want to offer some alternative payment options. The “pay it in full now!” option is a big turno [...]
HOA Guidelines for Blissful Barbequing
We enjoy beautiful weather year-round in Hawaii, yet summer always seems more synonymous with barbequing. In an HOA, having a few BBQ guidelines could mean the difference between s [...]
New SMA and Shoreline Rules for Maui County
After over a decade of collaboration between the community and the county, Maui County’s Planning Commission approved updates to the Special Management Area (SMA) and Shoreline Rul [...]
HOA Related Bills Introduced in 2023 Legislature
When Hawaii's legislative session opened on January 18th , there were nearly four dozen bills related to condominium and homeowner associations submitted for discussion and debate. [...]