Property Management
In Hawaii, when a tenant requests an assignment of their lease to a new tenant, what must typically occur?
AA. The original tenant is automatically released from all lease obligations
BB. The original tenant typically remains liable unless the landlord expressly releases them, even after assignment✓ Correct
CC. The landlord must accept any creditworthy tenant
DD. The new tenant takes over with no background check required
Explanation
Unless the landlord expressly releases the original tenant, they typically remain secondarily liable on the lease even after assignment, providing the landlord an additional party to sue if the new tenant defaults.
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