East Honolulu HOAs, including Hawaii Kai master associations, cannot prevent solar installation on single-family dwellings or townhouses under HRS Sec. 196-7 state preemption.
East Honolulu has several large planned communities and condominium associations, particularly around Hawaii Kai Marina, Mariners Ridge, and Queen's Gate. HRS Sec. 196-7 prohibits homeowner and community associations from preventing the installation of solar energy devices on single-family dwellings or townhouses owned by homeowners. Any contrary lease, instrument, or contract provision is void. HOAs cannot charge fees for placement and cannot impose restrictions that reduce efficiency by more than 25 percent or increase costs by more than 15 percent. No Honolulu county ordinance separately addresses HOA solar limits because this is state-preempted.
HOA provisions that illegally restrict solar are unenforceable; owners may seek declaratory relief and invalidation of the offending association rules under state law.
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