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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-59

Priority of housing lien.

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Operative Text

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-59
The statutory liens provided for in this subpart shall be preferred and have priority over all other liens or claims and over all attachments or other process. [L 2006, c 180, pt of §2]
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Plain English

Under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-59, statutory liens created by this subpart of Hawaii's public housing law are given the highest priority over virtually all other liens, claims, attachments, or legal processes. This means that when competing claims exist against a property or asset, the lien established under this subpart takes precedence. The rule effectively places these housing-related liens at the front of the line in any priority dispute.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers dealing with Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation properties should be aware that under § 356D-59, any statutory lien arising from this subpart will outrank other financial claims, including mortgages, attachments, or other encumbrances. Operators who carry existing liens or financing arrangements on affected properties generally account for this priority structure when assessing their financial obligations. Understanding how § 356D-59 interacts with other recorded interests is a standard part of due diligence for compliant property management in this context.

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

For Tenants

For tenants in housing governed by Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-59, this provision establishes that the statutory liens protecting the housing program take top priority over competing financial claims, which can help preserve the stability and funding of the housing in which they reside. If a tenant believes that financial disputes or competing claims are affecting their housing situation, tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services familiar with Hawaii public housing law may be able to explain how this priority rule applies. Tenants can also contact the relevant housing authority directly to better understand how § 356D-59 may affect their tenancy.

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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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

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§ 14.567
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§ 244.340
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Source Information

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