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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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  Hawaii State Judiciary

• Accommodations for Assistance Animals

  Assistance Animals as a Reasonable Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities in Housing Read More

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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• 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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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• 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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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• 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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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• 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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  Hawaii Disability Rights Center

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  Chuukese / Chuuk

  Spanish / Español

  Ilocano / Ilokano

  Korean / 한국어

  Marshallese / Kajin M̧ajeļ

  Samoan / Gagana Samoa

  Tagalog / Pilipino

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

• 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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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• 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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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• 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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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• 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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  Hawaii Civil Rights Commission

• 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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  Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu

• 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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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• 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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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• 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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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• 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

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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii