If the board has authorized personnel in the course of their duties to gain access to units for purposes necessary to the operation of the property, or for making emergency repairs necessary to prevent common elements damage or damage to other units, sections 514A-13(f), 514A-82(b)(6), HRS, allow such actions. Thus, unit occupants must provide access during reasonable hours. The declaration, bylaws, and house rules may further define purposes “necessary for the operation of the property,” “emergency repairs” or “reasonable hours.” Occupants may request that either they or their designate be present if the situation allows for scheduled access. However, there may be emergency situations that require unscheduled access such as the death of a sole occupant, flooding, fire, etc.