Ahuimanu Homeowners Association Directors

WHEN DOES THE BOD MEET AND MAY I ATTEND THE MEETING?

We are required to have at least one meeting per year and all members are invited to attend. You must be a homeowner or their legal representative. In the past we had monthly meetings and changed to quarterly meetings and most recently meetings were called on an as needed basis. The reason for holding fewer meetings is because we had little news to discuss that required the attendance of the full BOD. We are all volunteers and having everyone together in the evening on a timely basis was difficult. Meetings can be held electronically, and we have brought up issues from the membership on a case-by-case basis. If a member feels that there are issues that require the BOD meet to resolve any issue that the membership feels that there is a need to be addressed, we will accommodate that request and have a full BOD meeting with any home owners present.

DO I NEED BOD APPROVAL IF I MAKE EXTERIOR OR INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS TO MY HOME?

You do not need BOD approval if you are installing a PV system or a solar hot water heating system. In addition, the BOD will not require you to get approval of the BOD for additions to your home. Most home improvements that involve any structural work, such as home additions, fences, walls, PV systems and solar HW systems require you to get a proper permit, and you must use a licensed contractor if the cost of the work exceeds $1,000.00. This is the law. Contact the C&C building department if you have any questions. It is the homeowner’s responsibility and liability to verify if permits are required and the contractor is licensed and insured. You can contact the State licensing branch to verify the contractor’s license status.

Do not assume the contractor is correct in stating that a permit is not required. This is especially true if any new structural, plumbing or electrical work is being added to your home. Many “repairs” may not require permits. Call the appropriate agency for advice.