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Does this relate to DV occurring in the FH unit?I am not sure what this question is referring to, but the Hawaii residential landlord-tenant code as well as Hawaii and Federal fair housing laws are located in different sections of the law.
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If the perpetrator can successfully be removed from the lease but the survivor's income can't support the rent, are there options other than lease termination?Answered livePlease refer to HRS 521-80 and 521-68 generally for what remedies may be exercised for unpaid rent. For specific advice, you may consult a private attorney.
From LASH: Landlord is not going to be aware of Tenant's ability to rely on other funds, rental assistance, or have adjustments made to their Tenant Pay Portion if utilizing a voucher, for example. Tenant may be able to make things work. If not, it becomes a nonpayment case. Landlord should not be attempting to terminate the lease on an assumption that Tenant will be unable to pay.
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Isn't this true for all tenantsHRS 521 applies to all residential tenants- please find HRS 521-7 for exceptions. For specific advice, you may consult a private attorney.
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If there is extensive damage to the unit, DO NOT CHARGE??HRS 521-80 states: (e) The landlord may recover from the person who committed domestic violence against the tenant or tenant's immediate family member actual damages resulting from the tenant's exercise of rights under this section. In addition, if the person who committed domestic violence is a party to the rental agreement, the landlord may:

(1) Allow the person to remain in possession of the dwelling unit and hold the person liable on the rental agreement for all future rents payable thereunder; or

(2) Terminate the person's interest under the rental agreement by notifying the person in writing at least five days in advance of the anticipated termination. The landlord may evict the person if the person fails to vacate the dwelling unit on the specified termination date. For specific advice, you may consult a private attorney.
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What is the abuser is still living in the house, refuses to leave but has been there for over 30 days, are we allowed to change the locks if the abuser is not an authorized tenantAnswered liveIf there is no landlord-tenant relationship to the abuser, then the landlord-tenant code may not apply and the landlord may exercise any rights such as trespass or ejectment. For specific advice, you may consult a private attorney.
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How does a tenant resgister for VAWAonce a domestic violence happens in the home and what steps does a landlord have to take to understand they are a victim of VAWA? Answered liveIf VAWA applies, then the tenant can self-certify with HUD 5382 form. The landlord should follow the requirements of VAWA once the tenant asserts their rights. If VAWA does not apply, the tenant may assert their rights under the landlord tenant code.
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What can we do if our landlord is not accomodating to our concerns?Answered liveIf you believe you are a victim of housing discrimination, you may file a fair housing complaint with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission or with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. You can find more information at: https://www.hud.gov/fairhousing/fileacomplaint and https://labor.hawaii.gov/hcrc/
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Contact information of HUD re VAWA?Answered live/in chatKarla Ng, Director of Gender-Based Violence and Equity in HUD’s Office of the Secretary has the resources to provide technical assistance/compliance with VAWA.
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Do we, as landlord, need to send the documentation they proved to someone else or does it get filed?Unfortunately your question requires us to provide counsel and advice which we are not allowed to provide you. Please consult a private attorney. You can find additional information on VAWA at https://www.hud.gov/vawa
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What if the landlord put US in jeapardy, such as leaving me in a unit with a faulty intermitted gas emitting stove. When she knew, saying don't open a window. It'll likely to blow out, as I moved in You can find information regarding tenant rights under HRS 521. You may also contact an attorney for advice.
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