HB 2701 Hawaii House · 2024 Regular Session

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

Summary
Prohibits retaliatory actions against a unit owner, board member, managing agent, resident manager, or association employee who takes lawful action in an effort to address, prevent, or stop a violation of the condominium law, the governing documents of the association, or any law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or code that impacts the association. Allows a unit owner, board member, managing agent, resident manager, or association employee to bring a civil action for retaliation in the district court or circuit court, whichever is appropriate, to allege a violation. Provides a claimant that brings a civil action for retaliation in the circuit court with the right to a jury trial. Prohibits an association from using association funds or reserves in a manner that would be considered retaliation in any lawsuit against a unit owner.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2024 Last action Jan 26, 2024
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Committee
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Jan 26, 2024
Committee
Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3
lower
Jan 24, 2024
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Scott Saiki
DDemocratic
HI
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