Bill > HB1983

This bill amends the Hawaii landlord-tenant code to provide a process for landlords to handle the property of a deceased tenant. The key provisions include: 1) Allowing tenants to designate a representative to collect or dispose of their belongings if they pass away during the tenancy; 2) Requiring the landlord to notify the designated representative or the tenant's estate upon the tenant's death; 3) Allowing the landlord to dispose of any remaining property of value by selling it, storing it, or donating it, and keeping the proceeds if the representative does not claim the property within 30 days; and 4) Allowing the landlord to immediately dispose of any remaining property without value. This bill aims to provide a clear process for landlords to handle the property of deceased tenants and return the premises to the landlord.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1983&year=2024