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. Specifies that the damages for retaliatory evictions are equal to two months’ rent or free occupancy for two months.
HB439
Relating To The Protection Of Tenants.
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. Specifies that the damages for retaliatory evictions are equal to two months’ rent or free occupancy for two months.
Session:
2021 Regular Session
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Status
Bill Text
| Date | Bill Type | Click here for Bill Details (PDF) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-22 | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/bills/HB439_.HTM |
Votes
| Date | Action | Vote | Document |
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Amendments
no data available at this time.
Bill History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2021-02-10 | The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| 2021-02-08 | Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Wednesday, 02-10-21 2:00PM in House conference room 329 Via Videoconference. |
| 2021-01-27 | Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
| 2021-01-25 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| 2021-01-22 | Pending introduction. |
Sponsors
| Name | District |
|---|---|
| Amy Perruso | HD-046 |
| Linda Ichiyama | HD-032 |
| Jeanne Kapela | HD-005 |
| Mark Nakashima | HD-001 |
| Jackson Sayama | HD-020 |