Hawaii HB709 establishes a process for removing unauthorized persons from residential real property, allowing property owners to request law.

Hawaii HB709 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to create a new process for removing unauthorized persons from residential real property. Property owners or their agents can request law enforcement to remove unlawful occupants, who must vacate immediately. Law enforcement officers can charge a reasonable hourly rate for their services. The bill ensures property owners and law enforcement officers are not liable for property loss or damage unless proven negligent. It also provides a civil cause of action for wrongful removal, allowing harmed individuals to recover damages and attorney fees.

Hawaii HB709 establishes a process for removing unauthorized persons from residential real property, allowing property owners to request law.

Hawaii HB709 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to create a new process for removing unauthorized persons from residential real property. Property owners or their agents can request law enforcement to remove unlawful occupants, who must vacate immediately. Law enforcement officers can charge a reasonable hourly rate for their services. The bill ensures property owners and law enforcement officers are not liable for property loss or damage unless proven negligent. It also provides a civil cause of action for wrongful removal, allowing harmed individuals to recover damages and attorney fees.