Property Management

What is 'common interest community association' (CICA) legislation under Hawaii HRS Chapter 421J?

AA. Laws governing cooperatives in Hawaii only
BB. Hawaii's law governing property owners' associations (HOAs) in planned communities, separate from condominium law; sets requirements for governance, financial management, and owner rights✓ Correct
CC. A law applying only to military housing communities in Hawaii
DD. Federal legislation governing all common interest communities in Hawaii

Explanation

HRS Chapter 421J governs Hawaii's Property Owners' Associations (POAs/HOAs) in planned communities (not condominiums, which are governed by Chapter 514B). It establishes requirements for: association governance and elections, financial management and audits, owner rights to records and meetings, enforcement procedures, and dispute resolution. Knowing which law applies is crucial for community managers.

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