Bill > SB2233

This bill aims to prevent counties from issuing building permits for projects that would violate existing private covenants or restrictive covenants, which are essentially contractual conditions attached to property deeds that regulate land use, design, or occupancy. These covenants, if properly registered with the Bureau of Conveyances or the Land Court, will now be enforceable by the county itself, rather than requiring individual homeowners to pursue costly litigation to uphold them. The legislature finds that these private agreements are valid and enforceable tools for land governance, provided they comply with all laws, and this change is intended to streamline enforcement and reduce the burden on property owners.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2233&year=2026