Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-94
Eviction.
Operative Text
(a) If it is proven to the satisfaction of the eviction board that there is cause to terminate a lease or rental agreement and evict the tenant, the authority shall provide the tenant with a written notice of the authority's decision to terminate the tenancy. The notice shall inform the tenant that a writ of possession may be issued by the authority within ten business days. The notice shall also inform the tenant whether the grounds for eviction are considered curable and, if so, what the tenant must do to remedy the grounds, by when it must be done, and what the tenant must do to document for the authority that the grounds have been remedied. (b) When the grounds for termination of the tenancy may be cured by the tenant, the tenant shall have ten business days from receipt of the notice provided for in subsection (a) to cure the grounds. If the grounds are cured within the ten-day period, no writ of possession may be issued. If the grounds are not cured within the ten-day period, the authority may issue a writ of possession forthwith. (c) The authority may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to define curable and noncurable grounds for eviction. The authority may consider a tenant's history in determining noncurable grounds for eviction. A tenant's history may include chronic or consistent delinquency, or repeated violations of the terms of the rental agreement. (d) Enforcement of the order by a writ of possession shall be effected either by an officer appointed by the authority, who shall have all of the powers of a police officer for all action in connection with the enforcement of the order, or by a sheriff or any other law enforcement officer of the State or any county, whose duty it shall be to carry out the order. The person enforcing the order shall remove all persons from the premises and put the authority in full possession thereof. (e) Upon eviction, the household goods and personal effects of the person against whom the order is entered, and those of any persons using the premises incident to the person's holding, may be removed from the premises and stored by the authority. If the action is taken, the authority shall have a lien on the property so taken for the expenses incurred by it in moving and storing the same, and the authority is authorized to sell or otherwise dispose of the property if unclaimed after thirty days. [L 2006, c 180, pt of §2]
Hawaii Revised Statutes § 356D-94 establishes a process by which the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's eviction board can terminate a public housing tenancy and issue a writ of possession. After the board finds cause for eviction, the tenant receives written notice and, when the grounds are curable, has ten business days to remedy the problem before a writ of possession can be issued. If the grounds are not curable—or are not cured in time—the authority may proceed with removal through law enforcement, and any belongings left on the premises may be stored and eventually disposed of if unclaimed after thirty days.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 356D-94, the Hawaii Public Housing Authority acts as the landlord in public housing eviction proceedings, meaning the authority itself—not a private owner—issues notices, evaluates whether grounds are curable, and decides whether to issue a writ of possession. Compliant authority operations include providing written notices that clearly state whether grounds are curable, what remediation steps are required, and the applicable deadlines. The authority also maintains records of tenant history, which may be considered when determining whether grounds are noncurable under rules adopted pursuant to chapter 91.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 356D-94 gives public housing tenants the right to receive a written notice before a writ of possession is issued, and when the eviction grounds are curable, tenants have ten business days from receipt of that notice to remedy the problem and document the cure for the authority. If the grounds are cured within that window, no writ of possession may be issued. Tenants facing eviction proceedings under this provision may wish to contact a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Hawaii public housing rules to understand what documentation of a cure is required and what options may be available.
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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