Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516 § 516-69
Sale of fee by lessor.
Operative Text
No fee owner of any residential lot under lease shall sell the leased fee interest to the lot to any third party unless the fee owner has first given a written thirty-day notice to the lessee and the corporation of such intention. [L 1967, c 307, §42; HRS §516-69; gen ch 1985; am L 1987, c 337, §16; am L 1988, c 104, §2; am L 2005, c 196, §26(b); am L 2006, c 180, §16]
Under Hawaii Revised Statutes § 516-69, a fee owner who holds the leased fee interest in a residential lot cannot sell that interest to a third party without first providing written notice to both the lessee and the relevant corporation at least thirty days before the intended sale. This rule creates a mandatory pre-sale notification window, giving lessees advance awareness of a potential ownership change. The provision applies specifically to residential lots held under lease arrangements governed by Chapter 516.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Fee owners subject to Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516-69 are generally expected to maintain a documented process for issuing written thirty-day notices to both the lessee and the applicable corporation before any leased fee interest is transferred to a third party. Compliant operators typically keep records of when and how such notices were delivered to demonstrate that the statutory timeline was observed. Failing to provide the required notice before completing a sale could expose the transaction to legal challenge.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516-69 gives lessees of residential lots the right to receive written notice at least thirty days before the fee owner sells the leased fee interest to a third party. If a lessee believes this notice was not provided before a sale occurred, that potential violation may be relevant in legal proceedings or administrative contexts. Tenants in this situation may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or a housing attorney familiar with Hawaii's leasehold laws to understand 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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