Bills

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.

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