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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-54

Sheriff or police to assist.

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Operative Text

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-54
The authority, in taking, seizing, holding, retaining, or selling any personal property pursuant to sections 356D-52 and 356D-53, may require the assistance of the sheriff or any authorized police officer of any county. Any sheriff or officer, when required, shall assist the authority. [L 2006, c 180, pt of §2]
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Plain English

Hawaii Revised Statutes § 356D-54 establishes that the Hawaii Public Housing Authority has the legal ability to call upon sheriffs or county police officers when it needs to take, seize, hold, retain, or sell personal property under the related provisions §§ 356D-52 and 356D-53. When such assistance is requested, law enforcement officers are legally obligated to provide it. This provision creates a formal mechanism linking housing authority enforcement actions to local law enforcement support.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 356D-54, the Hawaii Public Housing Authority — not private landlords — holds the power to request law enforcement assistance during property-related enforcement actions tied to §§ 356D-52 and 356D-53. Operators and managers of public housing units should be aware that these enforcement actions are carried out by the authority itself, with the backing of sheriffs or county police when needed. Understanding this chain of authority helps property managers recognize the scope of the authority's enforcement capabilities within public housing contexts.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section § 356D-54 means that when the Hawaii Public Housing Authority takes action involving personal property under §§ 356D-52 and 356D-53, it may do so with the formal assistance of law enforcement, including sheriffs or county police officers. Tenants in public housing who believe a property action has been carried out improperly may wish to review the related provisions §§ 356D-52 and 356D-53 to understand the scope of the authority's powers. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services familiar with Hawaii public housing law can help residents understand what protections and remedies 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.

Generated October 23, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-52
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-53

References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-153
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-92
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-53
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-52
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-52
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-53
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-57
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-71
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-6.5
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-62
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-1
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-6.5
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-92

Related Rules

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Persons entitled to summary process
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Judgment and execution; costs; appeal
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Appeal; bond; actions thereon; waiver; appeal of waiver or periodic payments; notice of decision

Source Information

Source:https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol07_Ch0346-0398/HRS0356D/HRS_0356D-0054.htm
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