Amendment of association documents when no procedure provided
- Statute:
- Hawaii §421J-12 · Chapter PCA (Hawaii Planned Community Associations Act (HRS Chapter 421J))
- Topic:
- Governing Documents · Amendment
- Applies to:
- HOA associations
A document that can be amended by a member vote may also be amended by written consent of the same percentage. If neither the documents nor other law supply an amendment method: three-fourths of the votes for a declaration, two-thirds for other association documents (not articles, and not anything the board may amend by law).
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- What does Hawaii §421J-12 require?
- A document that can be amended by a member vote may also be amended by written consent of the same percentage. If neither the documents nor other law supply an amendment method: three-fourths of the votes for a declaration, two-thirds for other association documents (not articles, and not anything the board may amend by law).
- Who does Hawaii §421J-12 apply to?
- Hawaii §421J-12 applies to HOA associations in Hawaii.
- What happens if our HOA doesn't comply with §421J-12?
- 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 §421J-12?
- 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 Amendment of association documents when no procedure provided?
- 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 §421J-12 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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