Thinking about buying a Hawaii condo and bringing your dog with you? Before you fall in love with that ocean-view unit, you need to understand one of the most overlooked deal-breakers in Hawaii real estate: pet restrictions.
In this episode, Hawaii Principal Broker Jason Wong (PB, MBA) — founder of Island Dragonfly and a Global Centurion Top Producer since 2004 — walks you through the rules that quietly decide whether your four-legged family member gets to call Hawaii home.
What you’ll learn in this video:
- The “20-pound rule” you’ll see in countless Honolulu and Waikiki condo listings — and why it’s more flexible than it looks
- Buildings on Oahu that allow large dogs (yes, even 70-pound Goldendoodles) and how to spot a “Large Dog” allowance in the bylaws
- Buildings with NO weight limits — and why they’re some of the best-kept secrets for pet owners moving to Hawaii
- Why specific breeds (Pit Bulls, Staffordshire Terriers, Rottweilers, Dobermans, and more) get flagged — and the real reason it’s almost never personal
- How HOA bylaws, master insurance policies, and liability exposure shape the rules behind the scenes
- Your protections under the Fair Housing Act: Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) and Service Animals — what documentation is required and what associations can legally request
- The exact step every smart buyer takes BEFORE making an offer on a pet-friendly Hawaii condo
Whether you’re a local family upgrading to a condo, an expat relocating from the mainland or overseas, or an investor curious about pet-friendly rental demand, this is the kind of due diligence that separates a smooth closing from a heartbreaking deal-killer.
🏠 Personal site: https://jasonwong.us
🌺 Firm site: https://islanddragonfly.com
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