Condominium and HOA records access in Hawaii

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Hawaii
Who may requestOwners and agents; condo buyers via the managing agent
DeadlineCondos 30 days; planned communities 60 days to answer
FeesCondo copies $1 a page at most; downloads free
ComplaintsMediation, then court; Real Estate Commission for condos
PenaltyCondos: misdemeanor, fines up to $10,000
CountryUnited States
Checked against official textOctober 30, 2026

In Hawaii, the law sets who may see the records of an unit owners' association, how quickly they must be provided, what may be charged for them, and where an owner can complain.[1][2][3] This summary was checked against the official text on October 30, 2026.

This is general information, not legal advice. Check the official text in the references before relying on it.

Who may request records

Owners and agents; condo buyers via the managing agent.

Deadlines

Condos 30 days; planned communities 60 days to answer in writing.

Fees

CertificateNo statutory certificate; condo resale downloads free
Other documentsCondos $1 a page at most; HOAs a reasonable fee

Complaints and penalties

Where to complainMediation, then court; Real Estate Commission for condos
Penalty for not complyingCondos: misdemeanor, fines up to $10,000

References

  1. HRS chapter 514B index and notes.
  2. HRS 514B-152, 514B-153, 514B-154, 514B-154.2, 514B-154.5.
  3. HRS 514B-105, 514B-148, 514B-150.
  4. HRS 514B-65, 514B-69, 514B-71, 514B-72, 514B-103, 514B-146, 514B-157, 514B-161, 514B-162, 514B-162.5.
  5. HRS chapter 421J (index, 421J-2, 421J-7, 421J-8, 421J-10, 421J-13).
  6. HRS 508D-3.5.
  7. Caven v. Certified Management, Inc., SCWC-19-0000047, Summary Disposition Order and Dissent (Haw. Sept. 5, 2025).
  8. Hawaii State Legislature measure status: SB 2035, SB 2301, SB 2838 and HB 1824 (2026).
  9. HB 1824 CD1 (2026), Act 100, bill text.
  10. HRS 421J-10, full text of subsection (b).

See also: records law in other jurisdictions.