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HRS §356D-91

Definitions for Public Housing Part

This section defines key terms used in this part of the law. It explains who counts as a party, what a public housing project is, and who is a tenant. It is only about definitions, not about rules or penalties.

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The statute, as written — Definitions

As used in this part unless the context otherwise requires: "Party" means each person or agency named or admitted as a party or properly seeking and entitled as of right to be admitted as a party in any court or agency proceeding. "Public housing project" or "complex" means a low-income federally assisted housing project as established by the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, and controlled, owned, developed, or managed by the authority pursuant to the federal low-rent public housing program. "Tenant" means any person occupying a dwelling accommodation or living quarters in any public housing project, under or by virtue of any tenancy, lease, or rental agreement under or from the authority.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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