Hawaii Condo Owners Aren’t Getting Much Love From The Legislature This Year
Lawmakers killed bills to make it easier to oust bad board members and create a condo ombudsman.
Green’s First Veto Override: A Condo Bill That Could Increase The Cost Of Housing
Besides the Senate override, lawmakers in both chambers worked through numerous bills Tuesday, including some dealing with taxes and guns.
Kauai Wants To House The Homeless — Just Not In Their Backyard
The county is trying to address an increase in homelessness despite persistent NIMBYism.
Prominent Honolulu Condo Board Members Are On Trial For Alleged Retaliation. Here’s Why
The lawsuits claims the Hokua board members used their positions to help themselves and each other without disclosing conflicts of interest.
Hawaii Governor Plans To Develop More Tiny Home Villages Statewide
He urged people to embrace the concept and vowed to move forward regardless of local NIMBY opposition.
Chinatown Walmart Could Be Converted To Housing If City Council Bill Passes
The measure would make it easier to transform commercial spaces into residential. Some say the measure goes too far.
Danny De Gracia: Housing For The Homeless In Downtown Honolulu Is The Worst Idea Yet
Homeless people should be propped up so they can eventually return to society.
Can Maui’s New Mayor Finally Make A Dent In The Housing Crisis?
The County Council is vetting his $1 billion budget proposal that includes funds for new construction and trying to complete unfinished projects.
Have A Complaint About Your Condo? You May Get Slapped With Paying For The Lawyers Who Fight You
Condo association lawyers and lobbyists have successfully shot down efforts by lawmakers to ban “excessive” fees on owners.
This Elderly Woman Was Threatened With Eviction — Over 50 Cents
Another resident received a similar letter for a $37 unpaid bill, a city official said.