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This concurrent resolution requests the Hawaii Judiciary to establish a three-year working group aimed at addressing challenges in landlord-tenant relations and increasing housing availability. 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 stakeholders. Their primary tasks include evaluating barriers to housing, exploring best practices for landlord-tenant interactions, identifying problem areas that impact property owners and renters, and developing potential improvements to existing landlord-tenant codes and regulations. The group is required to convene its first meeting by July 1, 2025, and submit an initial report twenty days before the 2026 Regular Session, with the ultimate goal of providing recommendations that could help address Hawaii's housing shortage, which currently affects 38.2 percent of residents who are renters. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, the resolution seeks to create more clarity and efficiency in landlord-tenant relationships and potentially reduce legal disputes.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=158&year=2025