Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666 § 666-13
Effect of writ.
Operative Text
Whenever a writ is issued for the removal of any tenant, the contract for the use of the premises, if any exists, and the relation of landlord and tenant between the parties, shall be deemed to be canceled and annulled. [CC 1859, §945; RL 1925, §2786; RL 1935, §4023; RL 1945, §10412; RL 1955, §240-13; HRS §666-13]
Under Hawaii Revised Statutes § 666-13, when a court issues a writ of removal against a tenant, any existing rental agreement between the parties is automatically treated as canceled and void. The legal relationship of landlord and tenant is simultaneously dissolved by operation of law at that moment. This provision establishes that the writ itself, not a separate legal action, is what terminates the contractual and relational ties between the parties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666-13, once a court issues a writ of removal, operators generally recognize that the tenancy and any underlying lease agreement are legally extinguished at that point. Compliant property owners typically treat the premises as no longer subject to the prior rental contract once the writ takes effect. Understanding this automatic termination is important when managing records, security deposits, and any subsequent re-rental of the unit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666-13 means that when a writ of removal is issued against you, your lease or rental agreement is considered legally canceled from that point forward. Tenants facing a writ may wish to understand how this affects any rights or obligations that existed under the prior agreement, such as deposit returns or pending repairs. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Hawaii landlord-tenant law can help clarify what options may be available once a writ has been issued.
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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