Appeal information in public record, a big deal or not?

[Ranjit Annamalai]

I am closing on a condo in Hawaii. My first real estate purchase. The seller initially left the first question on the seller disclosure blank

"Are there any violations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions covering the property?"

This was initially left blank. The seller's agent said that there were no violations and the seller (who is 90) had forgotten. I insisted the question be answered by the seller and they answered that there were no violations. In checking the public records I found the following

Which seems to indicate 2 appeals occurred. The home inspection report didn't show any serious issues. One kitchen exhaust vent was blocked, but no major problems.

I have asked my agent to get more information. Is this something to be worried about?

[Patti Robertson]

The cases were closed, which means the issues were addressed. You should be asking for a resale package which will be prepared by the association.  One of the sections will disclose any known violations.  They generally do an exterior inspection prior to answering.  This will be what is pertinent.