Hawaii SB154 mandates the sealing of eviction records under specific conditions to protect tenants from discrimination.

Hawaii SB154 aims to mitigate the negative impacts of evictions on tenants by requiring the sealing of eviction records. The bill mandates that all court records of eviction proceedings be sealed immediately if the landlord does not prevail or if all parties agree to sealing. If the landlord wins, records can be sealed within two years if certain conditions are met, such as the eviction being for a low-income housing program or due to landlord misconduct.

Hawaii SB154 mandates the sealing of eviction records under specific conditions to protect tenants from discrimination.

Hawaii SB154 aims to mitigate the negative impacts of evictions on tenants by requiring the sealing of eviction records. The bill mandates that all court records of eviction proceedings be sealed immediately if the landlord does not prevail or if all parties agree to sealing. If the landlord wins, records can be sealed within two years if certain conditions are met, such as the eviction being for a low-income housing program or due to landlord misconduct.