HI SB297

Adds new section to Chapter 421J requiring prompt repair of damages to common areas in planned communities that affect unit owners, with liability assigned to the responsible party or association/management company.

Imposes double damages liability on management companies that fail to complete repairs within six months when acting on the association's behalf.

Allows associations to deduct unpaid damage repair costs from fees owed to management companies that fail to pay for required repairs.

Amends Section 514B-137 to apply the same prompt repair requirements, six-month deadline penalties, and deduction provisions to condominiums and their managing agents.

Exempts associations from paying costs to remove or replace finished surfaces and barriers that obstruct maintenance and repair of common areas or common elements.