Honolulu Association Law Firm
Need Help Collecting Condo Dues or Association Fees in Honolulu?
Call The Rickel Law Group 855.752.7156Founded in 1899, The Rickel Law Firm, P.C., is a full-service, Centennial law firm specializing in a range of Association Legal Services. We provide a decidedly better method of performing respectful, efficient collection of delinquent association assessments for both condominium and homeowner associations (HOA) –always remembering that delinquent owners may also be neighbors, friends and voters at annual meetings. Typically, our collection service comes at no out of pocket cost to your association.
Honolulu’s Best and Most Experienced Collection Source and Association Counsel
As a Centennial Firm, Rickel Law has developed an impressive record of performing collections and representing Associations. Our expertise and years of experience enable us to deliver outstanding service to our clients without wasting their time or money.
Experienced Honolulu Condo Fees Collections Attorney
Rickel Law is one of the most experienced collections firms in the nation. As a full-service law firm, we provide community association support that includes:
- Bylaw / Governing Document Formulation and Revision
- Collection
- Covenants
- Declarations
- Deed Restriction Enforcement
- Delinquencies
- Dispute Resolution
- Vendor Contract Enforcement
- Association Legal Matters
- Emergency Planning
Honolulu Assessment Recovery Law Firm
As an experienced Honolulu assessment collections law firm, Rickel Law offers the advantage of the ONYX Case Management System – the nation’s leading, user-friendly, proprietary software that enables us to perform accurate, cost-effective collections.
Our competitive flat fees are significantly lower than hourly attorney fees, resulting in a substantial savings while providing increased quality of service. ONYX gives clients fully transparent access, as well as real-time updates on case transactions and related documents, all at no extra cost.
Honolulu Condo Lawyer
Rickel Law is a Honolulu Condo Lawyer dedicated to providing exceptional legal services with a primary focus on the respectful, thorough, and cost-effective collection of delinquent association assessments for both condominium owner associations (COA) and homeowner associations (HOA). We are experts in formulating and revising Bylaws and Governing Documents, ensuring that these foundational documents align with the unique needs and goals of the community. Rickel Law’s expertise extends to managing covenants, declarations, and deed restriction enforcement to maintain the integrity of the community.
Community Association Lawyers Serving Honolulu
For professional, experienced assessment collection and association legal services, contact Rickel Law.
Additional Information About Assessment Recovery in Honolulu
What costs do condo association assessments in Honolulu generally cover?
Honolulu condo association fees generally cover maintenance of an association’s common areas such as entrances, reception areas, community rooms, patios, landscaping, swimming pools, elevators, tennis courts, ponds and campus gardens. Some regular association fees also cover items like water, electricity and even property tax. Most condo associations in Honolulu make a clear distinction between routine maintenance and renovation. Swimming pool maintenance would most likely be covered by regular association assessments. Swimming pool renovation or replacement may call for a special assessment. Always refer to your association bylaws and governing documents to determine what applies to your particular circumstance.
What is considered a special assessment in Honolulu?
HOA and Condo special assessments in Honolulu are one-time charges that pertain to costs which fall outside the scope of usual and customary operations and maintenance. New roof installation, construction of common areas, exercise facility installation or a swimming pool installation are examples of items that most likely fall into special assessment circumstances. Lawn cutting, general landscaping and snow plowing are examples of services that typically do not fall into the special assessment category. When special assessments run into high dollar amounts, the assessment may be divided into multiple smaller payments to make the expense more bearable for owners.
Can you write off Honolulu condo assessments on your income taxes?
Honolulu condo assessments are typically a consolidation of various costs which may include maintenance, utilities, water usage, and sometimes even property taxes. Elements of a Honolulu condo assessment can normally be written off, such as property taxes, may be eligible for a tax write-off. Personal, non-deductible elements which do not normally quality for a write-off, such as water, electricity or maintenance are likely not eligible for a write off when they are part of association assessments in Honolulu. One should always review association by-laws and governing documents, as well as consult with a tax professional to determine if an expense is eligible for a tax write-off.
Does condominium insurance cover assessments in Honolulu?
Condominium insurance generally does not cover assessments in Honolulu. There may be some policies that cover a very narrow scope of special assessments, but in most cases, assessments are not covered by condo insurance.
What happens when an owner fails to pay association assessments in Honolulu?
If the owner of property governed by an association in Honolulu does not pay the required association assessments, as well as any special assessments, the association may take legal action against the delinquent owner. The extent of the association’s authority is determined by the association’s bylaws, governing documents and state statutes. Association recovery actions may include late fees, liens and even foreclosure if the owner falls far enough into arrears with the association. The reason associations in Honolulu take action against delinquent owners is because the subsequent shortfall in total assessment collections affects all of the other community members. Common areas, maintenance and services may suffer due to lack of funds. As a result, a Honolulu condominium association may have to collect a special assessment to cover the deficit caused by the delinquent owner(s). Shared benefits require shared financial responsibility.
