SB 2037: CONDOMINIUMS; ARBITRATION; FINES; ATTORNEYS' FEES; TRIAL DE NOVO
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-01-22: Referred to CPN, JDC.)
Introduced
First Committee Review
First Chamber
Second Committee Review
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Version:
Prohibits condominium association from charging unit owner attorneys' fees on fines unless deemed collectable. Limits attorneys' fees awarded and charged under section 514B-157, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to 25% of underlying claim. Allows court to assess charges against party requesting trial de novo if requesting party fails to better its position by 30% or more.