Member's liability to third parties
- Statute:
- Hawaii §414D-85 · Chapter NP (Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act (HRS Chapter 414D))
- Topic:
- Member Rights · Limited liability
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
A member is not personally liable for the corporation's acts, debts, or obligations merely by being a member. Assessment liability comes from 514B / 421J and the declaration.
📄 Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov →
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- What does Hawaii §414D-85 require?
- A member is not personally liable for the corporation's acts, debts, or obligations merely by being a member. Assessment liability comes from 514B / 421J and the declaration.
- Who does Hawaii §414D-85 apply to?
- Hawaii §414D-85 applies to Nonprofit associations in Hawaii.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §414D-85?
- 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 §414D-85?
- 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 Member's liability to third parties?
- SoShiny tracks every member, owner, and renter at the unit level with the contact details and access rights this statute protects. Privacy-respecting by default, with statutory directory disclosures and opt-outs handled per-member. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Hawaii §414D-85 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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