Prohibits landlords from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from tenants if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Sets a tenant’s liability for rent if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions.
HB265
Relating To The Landlord-tenant Code.
Prohibits landlords from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from tenants if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Sets a tenant’s liability for rent if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions.
Session:
2021 Regular Session
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Status
Bill Text
| Date | Bill Type | Click here for Bill Details (PDF) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-21 | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/bills/HB265_.HTM |
Votes
| Date | Action | Vote | Document |
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Amendments
no data available at this time.
Bill History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2021-01-27 | Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
| 2021-01-22 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| 2021-01-21 | Pending introduction. |
Sponsors
| Name | District |
|---|---|
| Aaron Johanson | HD-031 |
| Lisa Kitagawa | HD-048 |