HB1433

Hawaii HB1433 establishes a pilot program to extend eviction mediation for nonpayment of rent.

Hawaii HB1433 creates a pilot program to address the challenges of rent nonpayment by encouraging early communication and mediation between landlords and tenants. The bill extends the notice period for termination of a rental agreement from five business days to ten calendar days. It mandates that landlords and tenants engage in mediation before filing an eviction action. If mediation is scheduled but not attended by the tenant, the landlord can file for eviction after twenty days. Both parties must cover their own attorney's fees and costs.