Designation of residential units
- Statute:
- Hawaii §514B-96 · Chapter CONDO (Hawaii Condominium Property Act (HRS Chapter 514B))
- Topic:
- Records & Disclosure · Owner-occupant sales
- Applies to:
- Condo associations
(a) The developer of any project containing residential units shall designate at least fifty per cent of the units for sale to prospective owneroccupants pursuant to section 514B‑98. The designation shall be set forth either in the developer's public report or in the announcement or advertisement required by section 514B‑95.5, and may be set forth in both.
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- What does Hawaii §514B-96 require?
- (a) The developer of any project containing residential units shall designate at least fifty per cent of the units for sale to prospective owneroccupants pursuant to section 514B‑98. The designation shall be set forth either in the developer's public report or in the announcement or advertisement required by section 514B‑95.5, and may be set forth in both.
- Who does Hawaii §514B-96 apply to?
- Hawaii §514B-96 applies to Condo associations in Hawaii.
- What happens if our condo doesn't comply with §514B-96?
- 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-96?
- 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 Designation of residential units?
- SoShiny gives every owner instant, permissioned access to the official records this statute requires — searchable, audit-logged, and exportable for state inspections. The records survive every board turnover because they live in one place, not in someone's inbox. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Hawaii §514B-96 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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