Haw. Rev. Stat. § 519 § 519-4
Exemption for sustainable affordable developments.
Operative Text
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, no lessee under a sustainable affordable lease as defined in section 516-1 and qualified under section 516-202 may exercise the rights granted to a lessee under section 519-2. [L 2005, c 197, §4]
Hawaii Revised Statutes § 519 § 519-4 creates a carve-out from the general leasehold conversion rights otherwise available to lessees. Specifically, lessees who hold a 'sustainable affordable lease' as defined and qualified under the referenced sections of Chapter 516 are not permitted to exercise the purchase or conversion rights that § 519-2 ordinarily grants. This exemption applies regardless of any other conflicting state law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 519 § 519-4, operators of sustainable affordable developments structured as qualifying leases under Chapter 516 can take note that their lessees do not hold the same leasehold conversion or purchase rights that apply in standard residential leasehold arrangements. Compliant operators typically maintain documentation confirming that their leases meet the sustainable affordable lease definition and qualification requirements, which supports the applicability of this exemption. Keeping lease agreements clearly aligned with the Chapter 516 criteria is a common practice for operators relying on this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 519 § 519-4 means that if your lease qualifies as a 'sustainable affordable lease' under Chapter 516, the conversion or purchase rights that § 519-2 would otherwise provide are not available to you. Tenants in this situation may want to review their lease documents to understand whether the Chapter 516 qualification applies to their specific arrangement. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Hawaii leasehold law can help clarify what rights, if any, remain available under other provisions.
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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