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District Court Forms for Oahu
The Hawaii State Judiciary's available pleading forms for District Court of the First Circuit Read More
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Accommodations for Assistance Animals
Assistance Animals as a Reasonable Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities in Housing Read More
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Eviction: The Court Process
This brochure describes what a private landlord and tenant go through when the landlord is trying to evict the tenant. Read More
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Fair Housing Enforcement Program
The Fair Housing Enforcement Program promotes fair housing and works to end housing discrimination through education, advocacy, outreach, and litigation Read More
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File a Housing Discrimination Complaint with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission
This brochure discusses the process for filing a housing discrimination complaint with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission Read More
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Hawaii Disability Rights Center
The sole mission of the Hawaii Disability Rights Center is to protect and promote the human, civil and legal rights of individuals with disabilities. Read More
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How to Counterclaim If You Are Facing an Eviction
Use this brochure if you have received court papers (Complaint & Summons). Read More
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How To Stop An Eviction If You Missed Your Court Hearing
Use this self-help packet if you missed your Summary Possession hearing (Answer Date, Pre-Trial, etc.) AND if the District Court entered a default judgment against you. Read More
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How to Sue Your Landlord for Your Security Deposit
This resource provides basic information on how to represent yourself when you are suing in small claims court for your security deposit Read More
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Pre-Complaint Questionnaire For Housing Discrimination
Submitting a Pre-Complaint Questionnaire is the first step in filing a discrimination complaint with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission (HCRC). After reviewing your Pre-Complaint Questionnaire you will be contacted for an intake interview and, where appropriate, provided assistance in filing a formal complaint for housing discrimination. Read More
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Security Deposit - General Information
This resource provides basic information on what the landlord-tenant code rules are regarding security deposits. Read More
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Self-Help Form: Eviction Counterclaim
Use this interactive interview if you would like assistance filling out a court form to dismiss claims made by your landlord in an eviction case against you as the tenant of a rental. Read More
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Self-Help Form: Motion to Set Aside
Use this interactive interview if you would like to complete the Motion to Set Aside District court form. This form asks the Judge to reopen your case and to set a hearing date for you to explain why you did not come to your hearing. Read More
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Tenant Rights: How to Get Money Damages If Your Landlord Shuts Off Your Utilities Illegally
This self-help packet will show you how to ask the court for damages if your landlord has illegally shut off your utilities. Read More
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Tenant Rights: How to Stop your Landlord from Shutting off your Utilities Illegally
This self-help packet will teach you how to file a Temporary Restraining Order (“TRO”) Against An Illegal Utility Shut-off. Read More
