HI SB427

Establishes exclusive jurisdiction of the small claims division of the district court over cases where the amount claimed is $1,000 or less exclusive of interest and costs.

Creates a separate category for cases with claims between $1,000 and $5,000, which remain within the small claims division's jurisdiction but are not exclusive.

Expands the small claims division's jurisdiction over personal property cases to include any personal property worth $5,000 or less (previously limited to property worth less than $5,000 where rental amounts were less than $5,000).

Allows the district court to have concurrent jurisdiction with the small claims division only over security deposit disputes in residential landlord-tenant relationships.

Effective date: July 1, 2017.