Property Management

In Hawaii, 'abatement' in the context of property management means:

AA. Abandonment of a rental property by the landlord
BB. Reduction or elimination of rent as a remedy for landlord's failure to maintain habitable conditions✓ Correct
CC. The removal of hazardous materials from a property
DD. Cancellation of a lease by the tenant

Explanation

Rent abatement is the reduction or elimination of rent owed by a tenant when the landlord fails to maintain the property in a habitable condition, as a legal remedy.

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