Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-92
Termination and eviction.
Operative Text
(a) Except as otherwise provided, the authority may terminate any lease, rental agreement, permit, or license covering the use and occupation of any dwelling unit or other premises located within a public housing project and evict from any premises any tenant, licensee, or other occupant for any of the following reasons: (1) Failure to pay rent when due; (2) Violation of any of the provisions of a lease, rental agreement, permit, or license; (3) Violation of any of the rules of the authority; (4) Failure to maintain the dwelling unit in a clean, sanitary, and habitable condition; (5) Upon a third violation of section 356D-6.5; provided that a violation of any of these terms by a nonresident, a guest who is visiting a resident, or by any member of the resident's household shall be deemed a violation by the resident; (6) Conviction of a felony committed during the term of the tenancy for an act that: (A) Occurs on the authority's premises or affects the authority's property, including its administrative offices, its employees, or its employees' property or vehicles; or (B) Is related to the authority's funds; or (7) The existence of any other circumstances giving rise to an immediate right to possession by the authority. (b) When any tenant has been delinquent in payment of rent, the authority, either directly or through its managing agent, shall provide the tenant with a written notice in accordance with requirements imposed under federal law and regulation (24 C.F.R. part 966) that shall inform the tenant of the delinquency. [L 2006, c 180, pt of §2; am L 2007, c 193, §4 and c 249, §37; am L 2012, c 160, §1; am L 2014, c 91, §2; am L 2019, c 206, §1]
Hawaii Revised Statutes § 356D-92 sets out the specific grounds on which the Hawaii Public Housing Authority may end a tenancy and pursue eviction from a public housing unit. Qualifying reasons include nonpayment of rent, lease or rule violations, failure to keep the unit clean and habitable, a third violation of § 356D-6.5, or a felony conviction tied to authority premises or funds during the tenancy. The provision also requires that when a tenant falls behind on rent, the authority must deliver a written delinquency notice that meets federal standards under 24 C.F.R. part 966 before proceeding.
Plain English — not legal advice.
As the public housing authority operating under § 356D-92, a compliant operator documents each potential ground for termination—such as lease violations, rule infractions, or habitability failures—before initiating any eviction action. When a tenant is delinquent in rent, the authority or its managing agent issues a written notice that satisfies the federal requirements of 24 C.F.R. part 966, ensuring the notice clearly communicates the delinquency. Operators also track violations attributable to household members and guests, since § 356D-92 treats those violations as the resident's own for purposes of termination eligibility.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 356D-92, public housing tenants in Hawaii can only be evicted on the specific grounds listed in the statute, which means the authority must be able to point to one of those enumerated reasons—such as nonpayment, a lease violation, or a qualifying felony conviction—to proceed. When the basis is rent delinquency, tenants are entitled to a written notice that meets federal standards under 24 C.F.R. part 966 before the authority can move forward. Tenants who believe a termination notice does not match the grounds listed in § 356D-92, or that required procedures were not followed, may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with public housing law to understand available options.
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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