HB Status as of 2/13/25:
This bill has passed out of its first committee (HSG) with amendments, however was not heard by the House CPC committee before the first lateral deadline. This bill is dead.
SB Status as of 2/13/25:
This bill was not heard by the House CPN committee before the first lateral deadline. This bill is dead.
Why Hawaiʻi YIMBY Supports This Bill:
Renters deserve better protection from unjustified evictions and a Landlord-Tenant code that clearly defines justified causes for eviction.
This bill will add clarity to the Landlord-Tenant code by defining what is and what is not a justified reason to evict a renter from their home. It will also allow for ample time notification and additional resources for renters who will face relocation due to justified reasons such as renovations, demolition, change of use, or sale of the property.
Bill Description:
- Prohibits landlords from terminating certain tenancies without cause.
- Establishes criteria under which landlords can undertake a no-fault eviction.
- Requires landlords, when proceeding with a no-fault eviction, to offer relocation assistance to the tenant or waiver of the final month's rent.
This page will be updated periodically throughout the legislative session. For the most up-to-date status, please visit the bill's page on the Hawai'i State Legislature's website.