Hawaii License Law
Under Hawaii law, which of the following is an example of 'puffing' rather than actionable misrepresentation?
AA. Stating the house has a new roof when it is 12 years old
BB. Saying 'this home has the best ocean views in the neighborhood' as a general boast✓ Correct
CC. Representing the square footage as 2,200 when it is 1,800
DD. Claiming there are no defects when the agent knows there are significant ones
Explanation
Puffing is subjective opinion or general boasting that a reasonable person would not take as a statement of fact (e.g.
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