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HRS §486-84

Suing a seller who broke the rules

If a seller breaks a rule in this part, the buyer can sue for money. The seller must pay three times the buyer's actual losses or $1,500, whichever is more, plus court costs and reasonable lawyer fees. The lawsuit must be filed within two years of the violation.

buyers

The statute, as written — Civil action

(a) Any person who violates any requirement imposed under this part shall be liable to the buyer, in an amount equal to the sum of: (1) Three times the amount of actual damages sustained or $1,500, whichever is greater; and (2) In the case of any successful action to enforce the foregoing liability, the costs of the action, together with reasonable attorney fees as determined by the court. (b) An action to enforce any liability created under subsection (a) of this section must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction without regard to the amount in controversy, within two years from the date on which the liability occurred.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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