HRS §356D-55

Old contracts stay valid under new rules

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This section says that the rules in two other sections do not change or weaken any contract that was already in place on or before May 9, 1949. Those older contracts keep their original terms.

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The statute, as written — Existing contracts not impaired

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Sections 356D-52 and 356D-53 shall not be construed as to impair or affect the obligation of any contract existing on or before May 9, 1949.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§356D-52 Housing authority can take tenant property for unpaid rent

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