NEWSLETTER

JUNE, 2014

OVER 90 YEARS

AND GROWING STRONG...

BECAUSE OUR FRIENDLY STAFF CARES

WE SAVE OUR CLIENTS MONEY

OUR GREAT SERVICE MAKES OUR FORMER CLIENTS RETURN, LIKE THE “HEIGHTS AT WAILUNA”

Table of Contents

Electricity Submetering & New additions

to our Ohana ……………………………..

1

Water Damage Losses . …………………. 2

Hawaii Energy News …………………… 3

February 2014 Seminar Review &

Typhoon Relief Fundraiser…….…..…….

4

Employee Appreciation & New Hires ….. 5

1165 Bethel Street ● Honolulu, HI 96813 ● Phone: (808) 539-9777 ● Fax: (808) 521-2714

CALL OR CLICK TODAY TO SEE HOW YOUR ASSOCIATION CAN BECOME ONE OF OUR DISTINCT CLIENTS!

WWW.HAWAIIANPROP.COM

HAWAIIAN PROPERTIES IS EXCITED

TO ANNOUNCE NEW ADDITIONS TO

OUR OHANA!

2

NEWSLETTER

JUNE, 2014

A Checklist to Prevent or Reduce:

Water Damage Losses Water Damage represents approximately 90% of all the losses we encounter for condominium associations.

High rise condominiums certainly have the greatest exposure to major losses, but even townhouse

condominium units have water damage claims.

In Hawaii, one of the major problems with water damage claims is the mold that forms from the water. Mold can begin

forming within 48 hours if water is left standing in our hot and humid climate. Most insurance policies either exclude mold

or have very limited coverage. Therefore, it is important to prevent the loss or remediate the loss as soon as possible.

Here are some simple tips to check off that might help prevent or reduce serious water damage claims:

Provide regular inspections of the hoses that supply water to your washing machines,

dish washer, sinks, toilets and icemaker. Be sure that these hoses do not show signs of

wear and tear. Consider replacement with metal-mesh encased hoses.

The shut off valves for the water to the washing machine, dish washer, sinks, toilet

and icemaker should be checked to be sure they easily open or close. Also check for

rust or corrosion which could be signs that they might need to be replaced.

Inspect your water heater for rust and corrosion as well as all the connections for the

water heater. If the water heater is past the warranty period or over 10 years old, consider

replacement.

Run air conditioning at a level that does not create excessive condensation. Also check

the condensation drain line. These lines can easily become clogged and the

condensation leak can cause significant damage over time.

Know who to call to shut off the water if a leak develops that cannot be stopped by

one of the shut off valves.

If your unit is going to be unoccupied for a few days, consider turning off the water

to the appliances, sink, toilet, etc. If your unit has its own shut off valve for water, turn it

off.

If your unit is going to be unoccupied for long periods of time, you might consider

having it checked on a regular basis. Recently, water sensing devices have been developed

that can detect moisture and send an alarm to a monitoring company or sound a local

alarm.

Know how to contact your insurance carrier/agent and property manager so you can

immediately report a loss and work with the property manager to bring in the

appropriate contractor to remediate the loss and prevent further damage.

1132 Bishop Street, Suite 1600 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Phone 533 – 3222 Fax 533 – 8777 www.atlasinsurance.com

$

3

NEWSLETTER

JUNE, 2014

Hawaii Energy Shows Old Exit Signs the Door

LED Exit Sign Incentive Doubled Until May 31, 2014

By Keith Block

R eplacing an old incandescent exit sign may not seem like an important part of energy

efficiency. However, since it operates 24 hours per day throughout the year, it requires

substantial electricity.

Now is a great time for condo or homeowner associations to consider changing out their exit

signs. Hawaii Energy, the ratepayer-funded energy conservation and efficiency program serving

the Islands of Hawaii, Lanai, Maui, Molokai and Oahu, is doubling its incentive from $20 to $40

for retrofits only until May 31, 2014.

For each incandescent exit sign replaced, the electricity savings is approximately $80 - $100 per

year. An ENERGY STAR® LED exit sign uses only about 44 kilowatt hours (kWh) annually

compared to 350 kWh for an incandescent sign – a savings of 87 percent. However, the rebate

will be provided for any LED exit sign even those not ENERGY STAR® approved.

“We encourage all businesses to update their exit signs to ensure the safety of their tenants and to help lower overhead costs,”

explained Keith Block, Business Program Manager, Hawaii Energy. “It’s a simple energy-efficient measure that any business with

an existing exit sign can take advantage of.”

Exit signs are an important and a legally-required safety feature in case of an emergency. The signs consume large amounts of

energy from operating 24 hours per day throughout the year.

Businesses should consult with their building manager for installation. The process is similar to installing a light switch or

electrical receptacle. To qualify for the incentive, businesses are required to complete an application and submit a paid invoice to

show proof of purchase.

For more information, visit www.hawaiienergy.com/lighting or call 839-8880 on Oahu and toll-free at (877) 231-8222 on the

neighbor islands.

Keith Block is the Business Program Manager at Hawaii Energy and has more than 20 years of

experience working in the energy conservation industry. Keith and his team implement energy

conservation programs designed to help businesses reduce their electric bills. Hawaii Energy is

the ratepayer-funded conservation and efficiency program administered by Leidos Engineering,

LLC, under contract with the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC).

About Hawaii Energy

Hawaii Energy is a ratepayer-funded energy conservation and efficiency program administered by Leidos Engineering, LLC, under contract with

the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission, serving the islands of Hawaii, Lanai, Maui, Molokai and Oahu. Hawaii Energy offers cash rebates and

other incentives to residents and businesses to help offset the cost of installing energy-efficient equipment.

In addition to rebates, the program conducts education and training for residents, businesses and trade allies to encourage the adoption of energy

conservation behaviors and efficiency measures. The program plays an important role in helping to achieve Hawaii’s goal of reducing total

electric energy usage by 30 percent or 4.3 billion kWh by 2030. For more information, visit www.HawaiiEnergy.com.

Source: www.energystar.gov/ia/business/small_business/led_exitsigns_techsheet.pdf

Hawaii Energy News

4

NEWSLETTER

JUNE, 2014

On December 16, 2013, Hawaiian Properties and Island

Holdings and their employees held a fundraiser for "Aloha for

Philippines!" with proceeds benefiting the FilCom Center's

Philippine typhoon relief efforts.

Employees made and sold hot dogs, chili, lumpia, pork

guisantes, baked goods, and crafts. A special Tinikling dance

was also performed with employees joining the fun for a

donation to the relief efforts. During this lunch fundraiser,

$5,424.24 was raised.

FilCom Center Founder and Chair Emeritus, Roland Casamina

thanked Hawaiian Properties, Island Holdings and their

employees for the support.

“Aloha For Philippines Project Update 03/2014 “

-The Filipino Community Center, Inc.

Hawaiian Properties Donated $12,500.00

Joint Fundraiser with Island Foundation

Grand Total of $42,924.24

Hawaiian Properties / Island Holdings Typhoon Relief Fundraiser

February 2014 Seminar

Seminar Topics:

Attendees were Educated on:

The most common claims volunteer Boards are

facing today.

Simple steps to protect your Board from being a

claim statistic.

Essential components you should look for in

your D&O Policy.

Risk Management tips to protect Board

Members and their Association from potential

claims.

Top Claim Drivers (Hawaii Specific)

Faulty Construction

Economy/Foreclosure

Discrimination

Investment Properties

Wealthy Plaintiffs/Seasonal Residents

Status (Hawaii Condo Act)

And More!

“Don’t

miss

the next

one!”

5

NEWSLETTER

JUNE, 2014

Lisa Bortle, Property Manager

Lisa recently joined Hawaiian Properties as a property manager. She has a real estate license and started her career in the

industry as a residential sales associate. Lisa has over nine years of experience in the field of property management as both

rental and community association manager. She has managed several types of community associations including

townhomes, low and high rise condominiums, single family homes and mixed use (commercial and residential) properties.

During her free time, Lisa enjoys spending quality time with her family.

Cathy Brooks, Property Manager, Marketing

We are proud to announce that Cathy has joined our team. She has been in the Real Estate throughout her career with a

focus on Commercial since 2000. Experiences include Buying, Selling, Leasing, Managing and Marketing of just about

every type of property. She graduated with a Business Degree from California Baptist University and holds a real estate

license in California and Hawaii. Cathy is motivated, focused and thoughtful. Interests include vegan cooking, traveling,

surfing, hiking to waterfalls, gardening and computers.

5 Years Appreciation Award (front row left to right) Oriana Kalilimoku

and Jonathan Pilegard

(back row left to right) Michael Kato,

John Brewer and Harold Brown

Not photographed: Faye Bredemeyer and

Romeo Monces

15 Years Appreciation Award Bettejean Au

25 Years Appreciation Award Irma Bondoc

10 Years Appreciation Award (left to right) Leilani Gaspar and Jingle Fermin

Employee Appreciation

L. Richey, Property Manager

Richey recently joined Hawaiian Properties as a property manager. He has 17 years of Property Management experience

in Hawaii. He also has 22 years of restaurant management experience with Trans Pacific Restaurants. Richey’s skills

also include computer software and hardware. During his spare time, he enjoys billiards, golf and roots for the SF 49ers

and SF Giants.

New Hires