Documents of the association
- Statute:
- Hawaii §421J-7 · Chapter PCA (Hawaii Planned Community Associations Act (HRS Chapter 421J))
- Topic:
- Records & Disclosure · Inspection
- Applies to:
- HOA associations
Governing documents, the current financials, and the latest non-executive board minutes are available at no cost on 24-hour loan or during reasonable hours. Approved board minutes for this year and last year are kept at least five years. Ledgers, contracts, insurance, and 90-day delinquencies are inspectable at reasonable hours (member pays copy costs). Proxies and ballots may be viewed for 30 days after an association meeting.
📄 Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov →
How SoShiny helps with Documents of the association
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.
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- What does Hawaii §421J-7 require?
- Governing documents, the current financials, and the latest non-executive board minutes are available at no cost on 24-hour loan or during reasonable hours. Approved board minutes for this year and last year are kept at least five years. Ledgers, contracts, insurance, and 90-day delinquencies are inspectable at reasonable hours (member pays copy costs).
- Who does Hawaii §421J-7 apply to?
- Hawaii §421J-7 applies to HOA associations in Hawaii.
- What happens if our HOA doesn't comply with §421J-7?
- 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-7?
- 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 Documents of the association?
- 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 §421J-7 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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