Attorneys' fees, delinquent assessments, and expenses of enforcement
- Statute:
- Hawaii §514B-157 · Chapter CONDO (Hawaii Condominium Property Act (HRS Chapter 514B))
- Topic:
- Assessments · Fiscal
- Applies to:
- Condo associations
The association recovers reasonable collection and enforcement attorney fees from the person it proceeds against; if it is not the prevailing party, it pays that person's reasonable fees. A prevailing owner in an enforcement action against the association also recovers fees, with the derivative-demand rules this section states.
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- What does Hawaii §514B-157 require?
- The association recovers reasonable collection and enforcement attorney fees from the person it proceeds against; if it is not the prevailing party, it pays that person's reasonable fees. A prevailing owner in an enforcement action against the association also recovers fees, with the derivative-demand rules this section states.
- Who does Hawaii §514B-157 apply to?
- Hawaii §514B-157 applies to Condo associations in Hawaii.
- What happens if our condo doesn't comply with §514B-157?
- Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for Hawaii community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of Hawaii §514B-157?
- The official text is published by the Hawaii State Legislature at capitol.hawaii.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Attorneys' fees, delinquent assessments, and expenses of enforcement?
- SoShiny is built around the Florida statutes from day one. The features that help you comply with this section are part of every plan — no add-ons, no per-document fees. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Hawaii §514B-157 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a Hawaii-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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