HI HB1209

Requires attorneys' fees incurred by condominium associations to be paid from association funds or reserves, not assessed against individual unit owners, except for collection of delinquent common expense assessments

Caps total legal fees that associations can seek reimbursement for at 25% of the original debt amount in collection matters

Prohibits association attorneys from billing unit owners directly and limits attorney communications to the board only, except when requesting materials from owners for specific matters

Mandates detailed billing statements from attorneys showing hourly rates, dates, task descriptions, hours expended, amounts charged per task, and payment due dates

Requires notices of default and intention to foreclose to provide unit owners 30 days to respond after service; effective July 1, 2025