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HRS §490:9-609

Lender's right to take collateral after default

After you default, the lender can take the collateral or make it unusable and sell it on your property. They can do this through court or without court if they don't disturb the peace. If agreed, or after default, you must bring the collateral to a convenient place they choose.

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The statute, as written — Secured party's right to take possession after default

(a) After default, a secured party: (1) May take possession of the collateral; and (2) Without removal, may render equipment unusable and dispose of collateral on a debtor's premises under section 490:9-610. (b) A secured party may proceed under subsection (a): (1) Pursuant to judicial process; or (2) Without judicial process, if it proceeds without breach of the peace. (c) If so agreed, and in any event after default, a secured party may require the debtor to assemble the collateral and make it available to the secured party at a place to be designated by the secured party which is reasonably convenient to both parties.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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