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This bill modifies Hawaii's condominium laws to require condominium associations to provide electronic copies of their governing documents (which include the declaration, bylaws, covenants, conditions, restrictions, and house rules) to unit owners or their authorized agents at no cost upon request. The bill removes the previous provision that allowed associations to charge a reasonable fee for administrative costs associated with handling document requests. Instead, associations can only charge for actual duplication and postage expenses. This change aims to make it easier and more affordable for condominium owners to access important documents about their property and community. The new requirements ensure transparency by mandating that electronic copies of documents be readily available to owners or their representatives without imposing additional financial barriers. The bill will take effect immediately upon approval, applying to all condominium associations in Hawaii subject to Chapter 514B of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=385&year=2025