Bill > HB1447

This bill aims to improve the regulation and professional standards of condominium managing agents by requiring individual managing agents and their employees to be licensed. Specifically, the bill mandates that beginning on an unspecified future date, any person providing managing agent services must obtain a license from the commission by applying, paying a fee, and proving they hold a current certification from recognized professional associations such as the Community Association Managers International Certification Board or the Community Associations Institute. Licensed managing agents will be required to act in accordance with the association's governing documents, state laws, and county ordinances, and will be obligated to intervene if they become aware of misconduct by board members or unit owners. The bill's legislative findings indicate that the current lack of licensing requirements has allowed managing agents to act against the interests of condominium associations, potentially causing harm to unit owners. By implementing these licensing and professional conduct standards, the bill seeks to reduce corrupt behavior and ensure that managing agents are knowledgeable about and committed to properly serving the condominium associations they manage.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1447&year=2026