Tenants neglected property enough to affect home value, and were illegally running a commercial business, what are our rights?!

It is not clear whether you did have the required on-island property manager that is required under Hawaii Landlord Tenant Act, . A careful...

How can I get my tenant's belongings out of my property after they have moved?

Under Haw. Rev. Stat. 521-56 there is a procedure to handle abandoned property with 15 days notice to the former tenant. ...

Do I have a case to sue if my downstairs neighbor is knowingly smoking to harass my mother who has COPD?

Have you talked to the homeowner's association? The landlord of the smoker? Have you made the demand in writing? If you have a case, you need...

Am I liable for any of my ex-tenants' hotel costs?

Mold is a serious issue. Did you document that there was mold and have it tested? Did you clean the unit before renting to them? They have the...

Can my girlfriend get kicked out even though i paid the raised rent but she wasnt added to the lease?

If the landlord already raised the rent for an additional person, it implies that the landlord knows of an additional person. Unless the landlord...

Can I legally break lease for non maintenance?

You must put your requests for repairs in writing to the landlord (email or other that you can prove that the landlord received it). You need to...

This issue is not covered under Hawaii Landlord Tenant law as it is a commercial lease. Since it has been only a few days you could make a case...

I just have a question on evication? Can the property manager call the police an have u tresspassed from the property?

Without seeing the documents and reading them, any answer will depend on whether a writ of possession has been issued. If it has then law...

Is there any provision to withhold rent in the state of Hawaii or Should I take my landlords to court?

I presume this is a residential property. You need to make a list of all items that need repair and put those in writing to the landlord. The LL...

What if I did not sign a lease, home is falling apart and landlord is not fixing?

Obtain a copy of the Landlord Tenant Handbook that the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs publishes. You should find it if you...