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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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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

• 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

• 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

• Video: Eviction: Private Landlord-Tenant Lease

  This video explains the private landlord-tenant eviction process on Oahu; however, the information provided may be helpful for anyone in the State of Hawaii who is facing an eviction. Read More

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  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

  Read this in:

  Chuukese / Chuuk

  Ilocano / Ilokano

  Marshallese / Kajin M̧ajeļ

• Video: Landlord-Tenant Basics

  This video provides general information about private landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities. Read More

  By:

  Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

  Read this in:

  Chuukese / Chuuk

  Ilocano / Ilokano

  Marshallese / Kajin M̧ajeļ