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ROH §41-34.1

Definitions for nuisance and property rules

Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗

This section explains the meanings of key words used in this article, like who counts as a landlord, what counts as private property, and what a nuisance is. It helps everyone understand the rules the same way.

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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Definitions

A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Honolulu is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Chief of Police. The chief of police of the Honolulu police department or the chief’s designee. Department. The Honolulu police department. Department Information. Any data, records, reports, or details collected, maintained, or disseminated by the department in the course of its duties. Landlord. Has the same meaning as defined in HRS § 521-8. Owner. Has the same meaning as defined in § 8-6.3 (c). Police Officer. Any police officer of the department. Premises. Has the same meaning as defined in HRS § 708-800. Private Property or Property. Any real property, including but not limited to buildings, structures, yards, open spaces, walkways, courtyards, driveways, carports, parking areas, and vacant lots owned by any person or legal entity other than property owned or lawfully possessed by any governmental entity or agency. Public Nuisance Related to Public Health and Morals or Nuisance. A building, premises, or a place used for offenses prohibited under HRS Chapter 712, Part I, Part II, or Part III, not including social gambling as defined in HRS § 712-1231(a), and Part IV. Real Property Interest Holder. Any individual or entity that has a recognized legal right or claim to real property, including but not limited to owners, landlords, tenants, mortgagor’s insurer, leasehold, or easement rights. Rental Agreement. All agreements, written or oral, that establish or modify the terms, conditions, rules, regulations, or any other provisions concerning the use and occupancy of a private property or property. Right to Inspect. An owner or landlord of private property’s right to access, enter, or inspect the private property as provided by the lease, rental agreement, or HRS Chapter 521.
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗as published Jan 1, 2026our copy taken Aug 22, 2026

Published by the City and County of Honolulu through American Legal Publishing.

LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.