Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516 § 516-61
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Except as otherwise expressly provided, this part applies to all leases of residential lots existing and in force on June 24, 1967, and to all leases of residential lots executed thereafter. Notwithstanding any term, condition, or provision in any lease to the contrary, the lessee of a residential lot shall have all of the rights enumerated in this part. [L 1967, c 307, §34; HRS §516-61; am L 1968, c 46, §2j]
Hawaii Revised Statutes § 516-61 establishes the scope of Part VI of Chapter 516, which governs residential lot leases. The provision applies to all residential lot leases that were already in effect as of June 24, 1967, as well as any leases entered into after that date. Critically, the rights granted to lessees under this part cannot be waived or overridden by any conflicting lease term — the statutory protections apply regardless of what a lease document says.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516-61, operators who lease residential lots in Hawaii are subject to the full set of lessee rights enumerated in Chapter 516, Part VI, regardless of when the lease was executed. Compliant operators generally review their lease agreements to ensure no provisions purport to strip or limit the statutory rights afforded to lessees, since such terms are unenforceable under this section. Familiarity with the full scope of Chapter 516 is important for any property manager administering residential lot leases in Hawaii.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516-61 confirms that if you are a lessee of a residential lot in Hawaii, the rights set out in Chapter 516, Part VI apply to your tenancy — even if your lease contains language that appears to limit or eliminate those rights. Because the statute explicitly overrides contrary lease terms, tenants may be able to raise a violation of these statutory rights as a defense in a dispute or as the basis for a complaint. Tenant-rights organizations in Hawaii can help lessees understand which specific rights are enumerated under this part and what general enforcement paths 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.
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