Can I be Charged a Fee for Receiving Information?

Yes.  HRS § 514B-154(j) states that any fee charged to an owner “shall be reasonable”, and that the fee shall include administrative and duplicative costs and not be more than $1 per page, except for pages exceeding 8 ½ inches by 14 inches, which charge may exceed $1 per page.  Many boards and managing agents charge less than the $1 per page fee.

An association may comply with the records requirements under HRS §§ 514B-154 and 154-.5, via an internet site, at no cost to each unit owner for downloading the information pursuant to HRS §§ 514B-154(g) and 154.5(e).

Owners should be aware of the changes to the law pursuant to Act 161, SLH 2025:

“Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary in the declaration, bylaws, or house rules, an association shall provide an electronic copy of its governing documents, as amended or restated, to a unit owner or the unit owner’s authorized agent, upon request, at no cost to the unit owner or the unit owner’s authorized agent.” Act 161, SLH 2026 also removes administrative costs from allowable fees.

Owners and their authorized agents are now entitled to a free electronic copy of the declaration; bylaws; covenants, conditions, and restrictions, and house rules from their respective association.

Revised 8/13/25