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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-7

Fair housing law to apply.

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Verified 10/23/2026 · Next check 10/30/2026
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Operative Text

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-7
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, chapter 515 shall apply in administering this chapter. [L 2006, c 180, pt of §2]
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Plain English

Under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-7, Hawaii's fair housing law (found in chapter 515 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes) applies to the administration of the state's public housing program governed by chapter 356D. This means that even if another law might suggest otherwise, fair housing protections are not set aside when housing under this chapter is being managed or allocated. The provision ensures that anti-discrimination standards remain in force throughout the operation of this housing program.

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

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-7 are expected to administer housing in full compliance with Hawaii's fair housing requirements set out in chapter 515. Compliant operators generally ensure that their tenant selection, leasing, and management practices do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by chapter 515. Familiarity with both chapter 356D and chapter 515 is a practical baseline for anyone involved in administering housing under this program.

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

For Tenants

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-7 means that tenants and applicants in housing administered under chapter 356D retain all protections provided by Hawaii's fair housing law in chapter 515. If a tenant believes those protections have been violated, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the relevant state or federal fair housing authority or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Hawaii housing law. Understanding both chapter 356D and chapter 515 can help a tenant recognize when their fair housing rights may be at issue.

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. ch. 515
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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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