HRS §516-2

Which lands this law covers

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

This law covers privately owned residential lots that are leased, plus similar lots owned by the State or its counties. It does not cover Hawaiian home lands or federal lands. It also does not replace other legal options leaseholders or the State may have.

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The statute, as written — Applicability

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.

This chapter applies to all lands leased as residential lots which are owned or held privately or owned by the State or its political subdivisions, except Hawaiian home lands which are subject to Article XII of the Constitution of the State and lands owned or held by the federal government. This chapter is not meant to supersede or preclude any other remedy at law available to residential leasehold lessees or the State, including those available under chapter 480.

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

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