Property Management
In Hawaii, the 'self-help eviction' (changing locks, removing belongings without court order) by a landlord is:
AA. Legal if the tenant is 30 days late on rent
BB. Illegal and exposes the landlord to damages✓ Correct
CC. Legal if specified in the lease agreement
DD. Permitted only with 24 hours notice to the tenant
Explanation
Self-help evictions are illegal in Hawaii. Landlords must follow the court eviction process. Changing locks or removing tenant belongings without a court order can result in liability for damages.
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