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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-97

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Operative Text

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-97
An aggrieved party may secure a review of any final judgment of the circuit court under this part by appeal to the appellate courts, subject to chapter 602. The appeal shall be taken in the manner provided in the rules of court. [L 2006, c 180, pt of §2; am L 2007, c 193, §6]
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Plain English

Hawaii Revised Statutes § 356D-97 establishes that any party who is dissatisfied with a final judgment issued by a circuit court under this part of the public housing law has the right to appeal that decision to the appellate courts. The appeal process is governed by chapter 602 of Hawaii law and must follow the procedural rules set by the courts. This provision ensures that both sides in a dispute have access to a higher level of judicial review.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 356D-97, housing operators or authorities who receive an unfavorable final circuit court judgment in a matter governed by this part of Hawaii's public housing statutes have the right to seek appellate review. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with Hawaii's court rules and chapter 602 timelines to ensure any appeal is filed in the proper form and within applicable deadlines. Consulting with legal counsel experienced in Hawaii appellate procedure is a common step for parties considering this path.

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

For Tenants

Section § 356D-97 of Hawaii's public housing law preserves tenants' right to appeal a final circuit court judgment they believe was decided incorrectly. Tenants who wish to pursue this avenue generally do so in accordance with Hawaii's rules of court and the requirements of chapter 602, which govern how and when appellate filings must be made. Tenant-rights organizations in Hawaii can be a resource for understanding what the appellate process generally involves.

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 Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

Haw. Rev. Stat. ch. 602
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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

Related Rules

§ 151.20
TEMPORARY EVICTION CONTROLS AND RENT REDUCTIONS FOR MOBILE HOMES DAMAGED IN THE JANUARY, 1994 EARTHQUAKE
§ 1
Definitions
§ 2
Eviction of tenants prohibited; exceptions

Source Information

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