Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666 § 666-14
Writ stayed how, in proceedings for nonpayment of rent.
Operative Text
The issuing of the writ of possession shall be stayed in the case of a proceeding for the nonpayment of rent, if the person owing the rent, before the writ is actually issued, pays the rent due and interest thereon at the rate of eight per cent a year and all costs and charges of the proceedings, and all expenses incurred by plaintiff, including a reasonable fee for the plaintiff's attorney. [CC 1859, §946; RL 1925, §2787; am L 1927, c 124, §1; RL 1935, §4024; RL 1945, §10413; RL 1955, §240-14; HRS §666-14; am L 1972, c 90, §8(g); gen ch 1985]
Under Hawaii Revised Statutes § 666-14, a court-ordered writ of possession in a nonpayment-of-rent eviction case can be halted before it is actually issued if the tenant pays the full amount of overdue rent, interest calculated at eight percent per year, all court costs and proceeding charges, and any reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the landlord. This provision creates a specific window during which full payment stops the eviction process from moving forward. Once the writ has already been issued, this statutory stay mechanism no longer applies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666-14, landlords pursuing eviction for nonpayment of rent should keep accurate, itemized records of all rent owed, accrued interest at the statutory eight percent annual rate, court costs, and attorney's fees, since these are the amounts a tenant must pay to stay the writ. A compliant operator typically ensures that any payment tendered by the tenant before the writ issues is verified against the full amount owed under § 666-14 before agreeing that the proceeding is resolved. Landlords generally work with their attorneys to confirm whether a tendered payment satisfies all required components of the statute.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hawaii Revised Statutes § 666-14 gives tenants facing eviction for nonpayment of rent an opportunity to stop a writ of possession from being issued by paying all overdue rent, eight percent annual interest, court costs, and the landlord's reasonable attorney's fees before the writ actually issues. This right exists only within that specific window — timing is a critical factor under this provision. Tenants who want to understand whether a payment they can make would satisfy all required amounts under § 666-14 may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Hawaii landlord-tenant law.
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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