Hawaii SB1293 amends the Residential Landlord-tenant Code to increase tenant protections in federally declared disaster areas.

Hawaii SB1293 amends Chapter 521 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes by adding a new section that increases tenant protections in federally declared disaster areas. If a landlord violates the Residential Landlord-tenant Code within such areas, they are liable for damages to affected tenants. The court may award damages not less than $1,000 or threefold the tenant's sustained damages, whichever is greater, along with reasonable attorney fees and the cost of the civil suit.

Hawaii SB1293 amends the Residential Landlord-tenant Code to increase tenant protections in federally declared disaster areas.

Hawaii SB1293 amends Chapter 521 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes by adding a new section that increases tenant protections in federally declared disaster areas. If a landlord violates the Residential Landlord-tenant Code within such areas, they are liable for damages to affected tenants. The court may award damages not less than $1,000 or threefold the tenant's sustained damages, whichever is greater, along with reasonable attorney fees and the cost of the civil suit.