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HI HB1180

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tyson Miyake

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new remedy (subsection 3) allowing landlords to petition district court for temporary restraining orders, permanent restraining orders, or injunctions to compel tenant compliance with section 521-51 (tenant maintenance obligations).

  • Permits landlords to seek injunctions alone or combined with summary possession claims, with preliminary or permanent injunctions available upon finding probable cause or preponderance of evidence of violation.

  • Establishes that violation of an issued injunction allows landlords to immediately file a motion for judgment and writ of possession, with hearings required within 10 days.

  • Sets temporary restraining orders to remain in effect for up to 90 days, with possible extension to three years if landlord proves tenant violated section 521-51 by preponderance of evidence.

  • Adds constitutional protections clause stating nothing in the section prohibits constitutionally protected activities; applies effective upon approval with no effect on prior proceedings or penalties.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Landlord Tenant Code.

Landlord Tenant Code

Last Action

Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 4

1/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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