Allows courts to award attorneys' fees to prevailing parties in rental discrimination cases based on source of income.

This bill amends Hawaii law to allow courts to award attorneys' fees to the prevailing party in cases involving discriminatory practices in rental transactions based on source of income. The bill addresses the issue of source-of-income discrimination, which disproportionately affects renters of color, renters with disabilities, elderly renters, and women. By enabling the award of attorneys' fees, the bill aims to incentivize attorneys to take these cases and improve access to legal representation for affected individuals.

Allows courts to award attorneys' fees to prevailing parties in rental discrimination cases based on source of income.

This bill amends Hawaii law to allow courts to award attorneys' fees to the prevailing party in cases involving discriminatory practices in rental transactions based on source of income. The bill addresses the issue of source-of-income discrimination, which disproportionately affects renters of color, renters with disabilities, elderly renters, and women. By enabling the award of attorneys' fees, the bill aims to incentivize attorneys to take these cases and improve access to legal representation for affected individuals.