HI SB2482

Clarifies that homeowners associations can serve notice through publication on both unit owners and other parties (lenders) listed in Hawaii Revised Statutes section 667-92(e)(2) to (5) when conducting nonjudicial foreclosures after failing to serve within 60 days.

Removes the word "only" from section 667-92(f)(1) to allow associations to serve defunct or missing lenders by publication in addition to missing unit owners, preventing forced switches to more expensive judicial foreclosures.

Maintains existing alternatives for associations unable to serve notice, including proceeding without court permission (with restrictions on deficiency judgments and one-year owner redemption rights) or taking control of unoccupied units to generate rental income toward delinquency.

Addresses judicial interpretation problems where some judges had restricted service by publication to only missing owners, not missing lenders, under the previous statutory language.

Takes effect upon approval.