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HI SCR78
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Requests the Judiciary examine the frequency of summary possession complaints and motions for summary judgment resulting in judgments favoring landlords when landlords have legal counsel and tenants represent themselves pro se
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Requires the Judiciary to submit findings to the Legislature no later than 40 days before the 2024 Regular Session convenes
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Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court, Administrative Director of the Courts, and Deputy Administrative Director of the Courts
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Addresses Hawaii's housing crisis and disproportionate impact of evictions on kupuna (elderly) and Native Hawaiian populations, noting the second-highest homelessness rate in the country
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Seeks to understand potential disparities in legal representation between landlords and pro se tenants in eviction proceedings to minimize abuse and protect vulnerable populations from further economic hardship
Legislative Description
Requesting The Judiciary To Examine The Frequency Of Complaints For Summary Possession And Motions For Summary Judgment That Are Granted In Favor Of The Landlord When The Landlord Is Represented By Counsel And The Tenant Is Acting Pro Se.
Judiciary
Last Action
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 28
4/11/2023