New bill establishes state insurance and loan programs after years of false starts, allowing the government to serve as the insurer of last resort for condo associations.
Oʻahu Condo Issues
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Oahu Condo Owners Are Debating Best Way To Limit Fire Safety Costs
Senior citizens are having a particularly hard time paying for safety upgrades mandated several years ago after a fatal high-rise fire on Oahu.
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Condos’ High-Rising Insurance Premiums Are A Top Issue In These Legislative Races
The plight of condo owners grabs the attention of House and Senate candidates in urban Honolulu races.
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A ‘Hard Market’ Is Battering Condo Owners
But the state insurance commissioner says the reinsurance market may be beginning to stabilize.
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Condos In Hawaii: 3 Key Issues To Know
Owning a small piece of paradise isn’t always smooth sailing. Here’s what we’re watching.
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Are Hawaii Condo Owners Protected By State Laws?
So many of us here in the islands live in condos, governed by quasi-governments with a lot of power.
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Condo Owners Are Starting To Feel The Pain From Rising Insurance Costs
Gov. Josh Green has created an advisory team to work on ways to stabilize the market which has been battered by climate-related catastrophes.
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Turkish Coffee Or Universal Khaki? Another Honolulu Condo Dispute Goes To Court
The lawsuit alleges the condo board has resurrected old dispute to retaliate against owner.
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It Started With A Messy Front Porch. Now This Elderly Woman’s Condo Association May Take Her Home
Bills designed to protect Hawaii condo owners face a potential new life in the 2024 legislative session after stalling in 2023