District Court Judge Jill Otake rejected an attempt by Front Street Affordable Housing Partners to unilaterally end affordability restrictions that the developer agreed to when it accepted public money for the development.

A group of advocates for Hawaiʻi tenants is warning landlords that they may face serious legal consequences, including possible liability for substantial money damages, if they attempt to evict tenants during the emergency ban on evictions.

Collins was nominated by Lawyers for Equal Justice for his efforts to preserve the affordability of Front Street Apartments, among other noble causes.