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HRS §521-45

When a landlord or manager is no longer responsible

This section says when a landlord or property manager can stop being responsible under a rental agreement. It covers a landlord who sells the property in good faith and a manager who stops managing. The new owner takes over the landlord's duties.

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The statute, as written — Limitation of landlord and management liability

(a) Unless otherwise agreed, a landlord who conveys premises which include a dwelling unit subject to a rental agreement in a good faith sale to a person not connected with the landlord discloses, in writing, in any form of contract for the sale of such premises is relieved of liability under the rental agreement and under this chapter as to events occurring subsequent to the conveyance. (b) The new owner who purchases the premises referred to in subsection (a) is liable under the rental agreement and under this chapter. (c) Unless otherwise agreed, a person who is a manager of premises which include a dwelling unit subject to a rental agreement is relieved of liability under the rental agreement and under this chapter as to events occurring subsequent to the termination of the person's management.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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