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HRS §516-72

Penalty for failing to give required disclosures

If a seller doesn't give the buyer the required disclosures, the buyer can sue within one year and get a $1,000 penalty plus any actual damages, lawyer fees, and court costs.

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The statute, as written — Civil penalty

Failure to furnish disclosures substantially complying with the requirements of section 516-71 shall entitle the buyer to the recovery of a civil penalty of $1,000 in any proceeding at law brought within one year of the violation and the violator shall be liable further for the actual damages of the buyer, if any, reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§516-71 Lease disclosure and buyer review rights for leasehold home sales

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