Hawaii HB1398 amends property laws to address fraudulent sales, criminal trespasser property damage, and false statements regarding real property.

Hawaii HB1398 introduces new offenses related to property rights and protections. It defines fraudulent sale or lease of residential real property as a class C felony, where a person lists or advertises property for sale or rent without ownership or permission. The bill also introduces criminal trespasser property damage in the first and second degree, both misdemeanors, involving unauthorized occupation of residential or commercial property, with the second degree including intentional damage exceeding $1,000.

Hawaii HB1398 amends property laws to address fraudulent sales, criminal trespasser property damage, and false statements regarding real property.

Hawaii HB1398 introduces new offenses related to property rights and protections. It defines fraudulent sale or lease of residential real property as a class C felony, where a person lists or advertises property for sale or rent without ownership or permission. The bill also introduces criminal trespasser property damage in the first and second degree, both misdemeanors, involving unauthorized occupation of residential or commercial property, with the second degree including intentional damage exceeding $1,000.