Hawaii Condo Board

Covers "Hawaii condominiums, planned communities, co-ops and the laws that govern them."

Author: Primary author Richard S. Ekimoto is a principal in the Honolulu law firm of Ekimoto & Morris, which publishes the blog.

Blawg Related Categories: Real Estate & Property Law • Solos/Small Firms • States • Hawaii

Recent Posts from Hawaii Condo Board

Proposed New ADA Regulations
On June 17, 2008, the U.S. Justice Department ("DOJ") published a notice of proposed rulemaking on the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"). Title III of the ADA provides protections to disabled individuals in places of…
Condominium Special Meeting Law Changed
I realize that I've been remiss in posting anything for this legislative session. We've been extremely busy, but we'll be making up for that by posting some of the new laws that affect community associations.…
Here We Go Again!
The big news of the day (with the possible exception of the announcement of Greg McMackin as the warrior's football coach) is that the 2008 Hawaii Legislature opens today. As usual, we will be providing…
Smoking Story in Honolulu Weekly
If you haven't seen it yet, Ian Lind has an article in the Honolulu Weekly "Honolulu Diary" sectionentitled, Smoke gets in you lives about the State Department of Health's and the Coalition for a Tobacco…
What is Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and Why Do They Make a Difference to My Association?
A lot of the laws about community associations exist because of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are Government Sponsored Enterprises created by the U.S. Congress. Although they are government sponsored,…
FCC Bans Exclusive Cable Contracts for Multiple Dwelling Units
As most of you know, I have been involved with CAI's National's efforts to represent community associations in issues before the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC"). This summer, CAI submitted testimony on whether the FCC should…
Conflict of Interest Defined
Until the new condominium law, there was no formal statutory definition of a conflict of interest. HRS §514B-125(f) now defines: "Conflict of interest", as used in this subsection, means an issue in which a director…
Fiduciary Duty Defined
Until the new condominium law, there was no formal statutory definition of a fiduciary duty. HRS §514B-106(a) now states: In the performance of their duties, officers and members of the board shall owe the association…
Legislature in Special Session
Most of you are aware that the Hawaii State Legislature is in session to consider the super ferry bill. In addition, by law, the Senate is required to consider any appointments by the Governor to…
Resident Manager Defined
Until the new condominium law, there was no formal definition of a resident manager. HRS §514B-3 now states: "Resident manager" means any person retained as an employee by the association to manage, on-site, the operation…