More for substandard subdivision property owners and prospective owners in Puna, Hawaii to know.
From the Hawaii DCCA (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs):
"Homeowners associations/planned community associations are governed by HRS, chapter 421J and cooperatives by HRS, chapter 421I.
Currently, there is no state government agency with jurisdiction, oversight or responsibility of either chapter."
So.... Even IF an association IS an HOA qualifies as a Planned Community or cooperative (which road associations do not) there is NO OVERSIGHT. NOTHING. The only recourse is:
"You may call the Hawaii State Bar Association for a legal expert referral at (808) 537-1868 for any issues or concerns regarding homeowners associations/planned community associations or cooperatives."
From the Hawaii DCCA (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs):
"Homeowners associations/planned community associations are governed by HRS, chapter 421J and cooperatives by HRS, chapter 421I.
Currently, there is no state government agency with jurisdiction, oversight or responsibility of either chapter."
So.... Even IF an association IS an HOA qualifies as a Planned Community or cooperative (which road associations do not) there is NO OVERSIGHT. NOTHING. The only recourse is:
"You may call the Hawaii State Bar Association for a legal expert referral at (808) 537-1868 for any issues or concerns regarding homeowners associations/planned community associations or cooperatives."