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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-57

Disposition of surplus proceeds.

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Verified 10/23/2026 · Next check 10/30/2026
effective 10/23/2026HawaiiSecurity Deposits

Operative Text

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-57
After the sale, the authority shall apply the proceeds as provided in section 356D-56. The balance, if any remaining, shall be paid over to the former resident or occupant. If the balance is not claimed by the former resident or occupant within thirty days after the sale thereof, then the balance shall be paid over to the director of finance and shall be kept by the director in a special deposit for a period not to exceed six months. If claimed by the former resident or occupant during that period, it shall be paid to the former resident or occupant. If no claim is made during the period, the sum shall become a government realization and shall be paid into the general fund. [L 2006, c 180, pt of §2]
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Plain English

Under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-57, after a sale is conducted and proceeds are applied according to the priority order set out in § 356D-56, any remaining balance belongs to the former resident or occupant. That person has thirty days after the sale to claim the surplus; if unclaimed, the funds are held by the director of finance in a special deposit for up to six months. If no claim is made within that six-month window, the money is treated as a government realization and transferred to the general fund, permanently ending the former resident's or occupant's right to it.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on October 23, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners or managers operating under the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's framework should be aware that § 356D-57 governs what happens to any surplus proceeds after a sale and the required application of funds under § 356D-56. Compliant operators generally ensure that accurate records of former residents or occupants are maintained so that any surplus can be properly directed to the authority for disbursement. Keeping thorough documentation of sale proceeds and the identities of former residents supports the authority's ability to fulfill its statutory obligations under this provision.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under § 356D-57, former residents or occupants have a right to any surplus proceeds remaining after a sale, but that right is time-sensitive. A former resident or occupant generally has thirty days after the sale to claim the balance directly, and if that window passes, a second opportunity exists during a six-month special deposit period held by the director of finance. Those who believe they may be entitled to surplus funds can contact the Hawaii Public Housing Authority or a tenant-rights organization to understand how to make a timely claim before the funds are transferred to the general fund.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

Generated October 23, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-56
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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-153
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-92
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-53
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-52
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-52
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-53
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-57
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-71
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-6.5
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-62
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-1
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-6.5
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-92

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Source Information

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