HI HB106

Establishes a formal appeals process for condominium unit owners and tenants to dispute fines levied by associations for violations of declarations, bylaws, house rules, or regulations, requiring boards to adopt resolution providing notice and opportunity to be heard

Requires associations to provide written notice before imposing fines, including specific references to violated provisions and a copy of the appeals process; unit owners or tenants have 30 days to request a board hearing and may further appeal to small claims court

Prohibits associations from collecting fines or charging related attorneys' fees until the fine becomes enforceable (after appeals are exhausted or time limits expire)

Clarifies that unit owners cannot withhold common expense assessments for any reason but may dispute them after paying in full; other assessments (penalties, fines, late fees, legal fees) may be disputed before payment through mediation or court action

Grants the small claims division of district court exclusive jurisdiction over appeals of condominium association fines, with effective date of July 1, 3000