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More Legislation in 2022 Affecting HOAs
Last month we reviewed Legislative bills that amended Chapter 514B specific to condominium regimes. There are a few other legislative actions that did not directly affect Chapter 5 [...]
Our Concern for Your Data Privacy
A question comes up from an owner about once a quarter: Why didn’t I get your newsletter? That’s an excellent question, because we want all members of the HOAs we serve to get this [...]
Are Your Association Pool Rules FHA Compliant?
Maui County experienced a record-breaking heat wave this past summer, making community pools more popular than ever. An increase in activity may prompt associations to consider new [...]
Create Bonds Between Your HOA and Residents
Fall is a great time of year to focus on our interpersonal relationships. Call it a warm-up to the holidays. During the summer travel season, homeowners can develop a sense of disc [...]
Top 5 Reserve Study Misconceptions
A professionally prepared reserve study is a guide for associations towards having sufficient funds for major common area repairs and replacement projects in the future. However, s [...]
What is a Condominium and What Can Be Condo-ed?
A condominium is simply a form of ownership that divides a property into areas that are exclusive to one or a number of owners, with a community organization to oversee the entire [...]
How HOA Communities Can Conserve Water
While we want to be as environmentally responsible as possible, saving water should be a prominent issue for associations and its owners. Some areas are already facing water restri [...]
New to a Homeowners Association? Welcome!
If you are like most new home or condo buyers, you were given a large stack of association documents that you filed away and forgot about. But it is in your best interest to review [...]
2022 Condo Legislation
There a was one condominium bill enacted into law in the 2022 legislative session. While not intended as legal advice, we are providing a summary from the Hawaii Department of Comm [...]
Make Sure Gutters are Storm-Ready
With our changing climate, we can expect more frequent storms with heavier rain, even in sunny Maui. But preparing your property for heavy rain does not mean pouring a lot of money [...]