Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H § 201H-5
Fair housing law to apply.
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Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the provisions of chapter 515 shall apply in administering this chapter. [L 2005, c 196, pt of §20]
Section 201H-5 of Hawaii Revised Statutes establishes that the fair housing protections found in Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 515 apply to all programs and activities carried out under Chapter 201H, which governs the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. This means that anti-discrimination requirements—covering areas such as race, sex, disability, and other protected characteristics—are incorporated into the administration of affordable housing and development programs under this chapter, regardless of any other conflicting law. The provision ensures that fair housing principles are a baseline requirement, not an optional overlay, for Chapter 201H activities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers participating in programs administered under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H-5 are generally expected to conduct all leasing, sales, and tenant-selection activities in full compliance with the fair housing standards set out in Chapter 515. Compliant operators typically maintain non-discriminatory policies in advertising, application review, and occupancy decisions, and ensure that staff involved in administering Chapter 201H-related housing are familiar with Chapter 515's protected classes and prohibited practices. Documenting fair housing training and consistent application of tenant-selection criteria are practices commonly associated with compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H-5, tenants and applicants seeking housing through Chapter 201H programs are entitled to the full protections of Hawaii's fair housing law, Chapter 515, which prohibits discrimination based on characteristics such as race, sex, disability, familial status, and other protected categories. If a person believes they have experienced discriminatory treatment in connection with a Chapter 201H housing program, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the relevant state agency, raising the violation as a defense or claim in applicable proceedings, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for information about available options. Because § 201H-5 explicitly incorporates Chapter 515 regardless of any contrary law, these fair housing protections apply even when other program rules might otherwise seem to limit them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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