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This resolution requests the Hawaii Judiciary to establish a three-year working group focused on addressing landlord-tenant issues and increasing the availability of rental housing. The working group would be composed of representatives from the Judiciary, Senate, House of Representatives, legal professionals, property managers, tenant advocacy organizations, and other relevant experts. The group's primary objectives include evaluating challenges in rental housing, identifying best practices, determining problem areas that impact property managers and tenants, and exploring potential regulatory improvements. The resolution highlights that 38.2 percent of Hawaii residents are renters and aims to address the state's housing shortage by creating a collaborative effort to clarify and improve landlord-tenant laws. The working group is requested to hold its initial meeting by July 1, 2025, and submit an initial report twenty days before the 2026 Regular Session, with the ultimate goal of reducing court cases, providing more certainty for housing providers, and creating more stable housing opportunities for Hawaii residents.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=153&year=2025