Property Management

A Hawaii tenant has lived in a rental unit for 5 years under a month-to-month lease. The landlord wants to sell. How must the landlord proceed?

AA. The tenant must vacate immediately upon notice of sale
BB. The landlord must provide proper notice to terminate the tenancy per Hawaii law before the sale can close with possession✓ Correct
CC. The sale automatically terminates all leases in Hawaii
DD. The buyer must honor the lease for at least 2 additional years

Explanation

The landlord must provide proper notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy before the new owner can take possession. In Hawaii, the Tenant's Right to Purchase also gives tenants rights in certain situations.

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