Bill > HB1180

This bill amends Hawaii's Landlord Tenant Code to provide landlords with additional legal remedies when tenants are in material noncompliance with section 521-51 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Specifically, the bill now allows landlords to petition a district court for a temporary or permanent restraining order or injunction to compel tenant compliance. The new provisions outline a detailed process for obtaining and enforcing such orders, including requirements for filing petitions, serving notices, and conducting hearings. If a tenant violates the restraining order, the landlord can seek an immediate judgment for possession and writ of possession to remove the tenant from the premises. The bill provides specific procedural safeguards, such as requiring written petitions accompanied by sworn affidavits, setting time frames for hearings, and allowing tenants to respond to allegations. Temporary restraining orders can remain in effect for up to 90 days and potentially be extended to three years if the landlord proves a violation. The bill also clarifies that these new provisions do not prohibit constitutionally protected activities and does not affect rights or proceedings that began before the act's effective date.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1180&year=2025