Do Cooperatives and Chapter 42J Homeowners’ Associations Register with the Real Estate Commission?

No. Cooperatives, which fall under chapter 421I, HRS, and homeowner’s associations which fall under chapter 421J, HRS, do not register with the Hawaii Real Estate Commission. The Hawaii Real Estate Commission has no jurisdiction over these types of community associations and thus does not register either during the biennial registration period for condominium association of unit owners (“AOUO”). Furthermore, every AOUO or their contact person is mailed a reminder about the AOUO registration. Cooperatives and chapter 421J, HRS, homeowners associations are not mailed this reminder.

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