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HRS §514B-10

Courts must apply condominium laws broadly

This section tells courts to interpret condominium laws and documents in a way that helps the wronged person get made whole, as if the other side had kept their promises. It also says courts should read deeds, declarations, bylaws, and maps to make the condominium work smoothly, and that rights and duties under this law can be enforced in court.

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The statute, as written — Remedies to be liberally administered

(a) The remedies provided by this chapter shall be liberally administered to the end that the aggrieved party is put in as good a position as if the other party had fully performed. Punitive damages may not be awarded, however, except as specifically provided in this chapter or by other rule of law. (b) Any deed, declaration, bylaw, or condominium map shall be liberally construed to facilitate the operation of the condominium property regime. (c) Any right or obligation declared by this chapter is enforceable by judicial proceeding.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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