Property Management

Under Hawaii's Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, a landlord who fails to maintain the rental property in habitable condition may be liable for:

AIncreased rent collection rights
BTenant's ability to terminate the lease, withhold rent (in certain circumstances), or make repairs and deduct costs✓ Correct
CImmediate license suspension
DAutomatic lease renewal penalties

Explanation

If a landlord fails to maintain habitable conditions in Hawaii, tenants may have the right to terminate the lease, withhold rent (following proper procedures), or repair the defect and deduct the cost from rent, subject to HRS Chapter 521 requirements.

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