Settlement sends a message that there are serious consequences for violating the eviction moratorium.

Public officials and the media must learn from their previous mistakes and resist spreading dangerous “tough on crime” myths in the face of this serious public health emergency.

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.