Wrongful eviction suit reaches settlement
Settlement sends a message that there are serious consequences for violating the eviction moratorium.
Tenant advocates warn landlords of consequences for illegal evictions
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.
Report: Tenants lose in 95 percent of eviction court cases
A new study confirms the existence of a stark disparity in legal representation between landlords and tenants, and a corresponding imbalance in eviction case outcomes in favor of landlords.
Hawaiʻi public housing authority sued for ADA, other violations
Federal and state class action lawsuits filed on behalf of tenants at Kuhio Park Terrace and Kuhio Homes cites unsafe conditions and lack of access for disabled tenants.