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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-77

Investigation and resolution of complaints by the office of consumer protection.

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Verified 10/23/2026 · Next check 10/30/2026
effective 10/23/2026HawaiiLease Requirements

Operative Text

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-77
The office of consumer protection may receive, investigate and attempt to resolve any dispute arising under this chapter. [L 1976, c 77, §2]
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Plain English

Under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-77, Hawaii's Office of Consumer Protection is authorized to receive, investigate, and work toward resolving disputes that arise under the state's residential landlord-tenant code. The provision grants the office discretionary authority to get involved in such disputes, though it does not mandate a particular outcome or process. This creates an administrative avenue for addressing landlord-tenant conflicts outside of court.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on October 23, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-77 means that the Office of Consumer Protection may become involved in disputes between landlords and tenants under Hawaii's residential landlord-tenant law. Operators who maintain clear records of lease agreements, communications, and payments are generally better positioned to respond if the office opens an inquiry. Being cooperative and responsive if contacted by the office is a hallmark of compliant property management practice.

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

For Tenants

Under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-77, tenants who have a dispute arising under Hawaii's residential landlord-tenant law have the option of bringing that dispute to the Office of Consumer Protection, which has the authority to receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve it. This administrative channel can serve as an alternative or complement to other remedies available under the chapter. Tenant-rights organizations in Hawaii can help explain how this office's process works alongside other options available under the law.

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. § 521-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-71
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-42
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-52
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-70
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-70
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-42
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-42
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-62
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-43
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-53
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-52
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-72
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-52
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-53
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-63
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-42
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-80
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-80
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-68
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-71
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44

Related Rules

§ 244.280
Tenant to be given copy of lease
§ 151.35
SEVERABILITY
§ 165.12
SEVERABILITY

Source Information

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