HB 439 Hawaii House · 2021 Regular Session

RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF TENANTS.

Summary

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.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2021

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 22, 2021 Last action Feb 10, 2021

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Committee

Feb 10, 2021

Lower · Passed

The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

lower

Jan 27, 2021

Committee

Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1

lower

Jan 25, 2021

Introduced

Introduced and Pass First Reading.

lower

Jan 22, 2021

Introduced

Pending introduction.

lower

5 primary · 0 co-sponsors