Bill > HB466

This bill addresses tenant protections by establishing new regulations for evictions in Hawaii. The legislation prohibits landlords from terminating tenancies without cause and defines specific circumstances under which no-fault evictions can occur. Specifically, landlords can only initiate evictions for reasons such as substantial violations (like criminal activities), nonpayment of rent, material noncompliance with rental agreements, or in specific situations like planned building demolition, substantial renovations, the landlord's personal use, or property sale. When undertaking a no-fault eviction, landlords must provide tenants with advance notice (typically 60 days) and either offer relocation assistance equal to one month's rent or waive the tenant's final month's rent. The bill defines what constitutes a "substantial violation" and sets clear guidelines for different types of no-fault evictions, such as those related to building renovations, landlord occupancy, or property sale. By establishing these criteria, the legislation aims to protect renters from arbitrary displacement while still providing landlords with reasonable paths to regain possession of their properties under specific, well-defined circumstances.

Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=466&year=2026