Learn how to care for your loved ones remotely. The host for this episode is Jane Sugimura. The guest for this episode is Mark Salazar. The “Aging in Place” provision in HRS514B-142 allows an association to intervene and/or assist elderly residents get services so that they can maintain independent living in their unit. Vencer App […]
Legislative Update (Condo Insider)
What passed in the 2020 Legislative Session. The host for this episode is Jane Sugimura. Host Jane Sugimura discusses the bills that were considered by the 2020 Legislature and indicate what passed and what did not, including a bill that provides rental assistance for renters affected by COVID-19 and on 9/1/2020, the Centers for Disease […]
Use CARES Funds to Help Your Tenants Pay Their Rent (Condo Insider)
How to pay Maintenance fees due to COVID-19 Jobs Lost. The host for this episode is Jane Sugimura. The guest for this episode is Tracey Wiltgen. Many condo owners who rent their units are having difficulty paying their maintenance fees because their tenants have lost their jobs due to COVID-19. Mediation Center of the Pacific […]
Challenges in Producing Condominium Seminars (Condo Insider)
Condominium Education During a Pandemic. The host for this episode is Jane Sugimura. The guest for this episode is Raelene Tenno. Why condo education needs to continue during a pandemic. What are the challenges involved in doing seminars. What about using zoom and web- ex technologies. Why not do webinars. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on […]
Honolulu’s Bulky Item Pick-up – Redux (Condo Insider)
Island-wide program for disposal of Bulky Items. The host for this episode is Jane Sugimura. The guest for this episode is Timothy Houghton. Requirements of the program, including what constitutes a bulky item and the disposal process; who will benefit from the program; how homeowners can help with the disposal of bulky items; enforcement of […]
Ordinance 18-14 Fire Safety: Update on Compliance with the Honolulu Fire Dept. (Condo Insider)
Approaching Deadlines under the Ordinance and How to Deal with Them. The host for this episode is Jane Sugimura. The guests for this episode are Wayne Masuda and Socrates Bratakos. Summary of the Ordinance. Warning that by 5/3/2021, all high-rise condos on Oahu have to complete their Life Safety Evaluations (“LSE”) and 3 years later […]
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Effects Compliance with the Fire Safety Ordinance (Condo Insider)
ThinkTech is a Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Please support us by making a donation. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com How can your AOAO comply with the ordinance. Review of the Ordinance Requirements and deadlines for compliance that are fast approaching, i.e., completion of Life Safety Evaluations by May 2021. The host for this episode is Jane Sugimura. ThinkTech Hawaii streams […]
Managing Condo Finances During a Pandemic (Condo Insider)
ThinkTech is a Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Please support us by making a donation. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Or What to do When Owners Can’t Pay Their Maintenance Fees. What can boards do when requests are made by owners for reduction in maintenance fee; what can boards do to address the need to maintain the condo project with the […]
SCR204 Mandatory Education of Condo Board Members (Condo Insider)
ThinkTech is a Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Please support us by making a donation. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Time to Hold Board Members Accountable for their Bad Conduct. Why is the Legislature considering mandatory education of Board members; the Senate Resolution calls for a task force with the state agency that regulates condos and various stake holders, e.g., CAI, […]
Consequences when not adhering to the governing documents (Condo Insider)
ThinkTech is a Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Please support us by making a donation. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Governing Documents – Bylaw and Statute requirements. What happens when Boards do not adhere to the Bylaws. The hosts for this episode are Cheryl Franklin and Jane Sugimura. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm […]