Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Condo Management Giant’s License Is Reactivated By Hawaii Regulators
The lapse highlighted complaints about the imbalance of power between condominium owners and the property managers.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii Property Management Giant Under Scrutiny
Records indicate that Associa Hawaii has been operating with an inactive license.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
$600 A Month In Kakaako Gets Seniors Mold, Shocks And The Smell Of Death
Maintenance problems at a state-owned apartment building for seniors underscore another challenge in providing affordable housing.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Condo Owners Want More Power To Fight Their Homeowners Boards
A new effort is afoot to get the Legislature to create an ombudsman for condos and homeowners’ associations.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Here’s What Happened When Lawyers For A Condo Association Tried To Collect Their Fees
Porter McGuire Kiakona now faces $475,000 in damages for violating debt collection laws in a case that started with a $150 fine against a dog owner.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Condo ‘Disaster’: Waikiki Maintenance Fees Hit $1,800
Maintenance fees more than doubled in the last five years at the Waikiki Marina tower as the board has struggled with how to cover major repairs, especially a faulty elevator.
Anita Hofschneider/Civil Beat
The ‘Brutal Reality’ Of Owning A Condo In Hawaii
They’re often the only homes people can afford, but maintenance fees can suddenly explode. Should the state do more for owners?