Hawaii discrimination in real property transactions administrative rules. Latest information on coronavirus disease 2019 covid19 from the county of. Service and assistance animals hawaii department of health. Hud handles complaints about housing discrimination, bad landlords in federal housing and many other issues.
The art contest was open to high school students on oahu to encourage them to learn more about the fair housing act and express what fair housing means to them and our diverse communities. Click on the pdf link below to view and download brochure. To provide assistance to state and local fair housing enforcement agencies for complaint processing, training, technical assistance, education and outreach, data and information systems and other activities that will further fair housing within the agencys jurisdiction. While we strongly suggest contacting your legal representative for an indepth analysis of your situation, our fair housing attorneys have created some fact sheets that answer common questions related to various fair housing issues. In a housing accommodations residential settings different laws apply to places of public accommodation, statelocal government programs, air travel, or employment situations. Fair hosig equal opportunity for all fair housing equal opportunity for all america, in every way, represents equality of opportunity for all persons.
Fair housing rights and equal housing opportunity hawaii public. If you are an owner or renter of a dwelling unit that is covered under the fair housing act i. Hawaii law requires that licensees disclose that they hold a real estate license in any. Click here to view more information on your rights under the fair housing act. Call or complete a precomplaint questionnaire form download pdf form. This payment will equal the difference between the tenants share of the rent and the rent of the unit.
Hud handles complaints about housing discrimination, bad. Info for communities reports and studies reference information technical information career opportunities procurement home page. Ask questions or use an application form containing questions that indicate, directly or indirectly, an intent to limit or discriminate in the tenant selection process. The art will be on display in honolulu hale during april, fair housing month, and may be used in legal aid society of hawaii publications. It may be disclosed for lawful investigatory purposes, including to the u. This handout provides an overview of the various types of housing in hawaii and the rights of tenants in each housing type. Fair housing the fair housing project t he fair housing project of legal aid of north carolina is available to provide information concerning a persons rights under the federal fair housing act. If you have any questions or require additional information about your fair housing rights, you may call the state fair housing officer at 808 8324680 or tdd 808 8326083. Hhfdc does not endorse any commercial products, services or web sites.
Information about taking a service animal to school, including k12 schools and postsecondary institutions. Update the analysis of impediments to fair housing. Guidance documents are intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing. Aloha and mahalo for visiting the fair housing enforcement programs website. Refuse to provide available information on the full range of homeowners. Information in this fact sheet is guidance and is not legally binding on dcab.
The manual was first published in august, 1996, and was updated in 1998. Experience sometimes theres no substitute for experience. Modifying your home fact sheet hawaii department of health. Information on federal fair housing laws is provided. An assistance animal is an animal that works, assists, performs tasks, or provides emotional support for the benefit of a person with a disability. Hawaii discrimination in real property transactions statute. The ccrporation shall provide a family with the united states department of housing and urban development discrimination complaint form and information on how to file a fair housing. General information the state of hawaii consolidated plan provides a strategy and description of how federal funds will be used to meet the housing and related needs of low and moderateincome families in the state. Learn more about fair housing request a training contact us about us the fair housing enforcement program fhep is a project of the legal aid society of hawaii. Legal aid society of hawaii is a recipient of federal funding. State of hawaii chapter 515, hrs, prohibits discriminatory practices by an owner. Real estate branch and real estate commission335 merchant street, room 333, honolulu, hi 968. Fair housing and equal opportunity in housing hawaii county, hi.
The intent of the fair housing assistance program fhap is to build a coordinated intergovernmental enforcement of fair housing laws and provide incentives for states and. If a tenant has abandoned a unit, a landlord also is not required to give notice. Real estate commission bulletin state of hawaii august 2017 is that a service dog. Landlords do not have to give two days notice if there is an emergency, such as a burst water pipe. Guidance documents, except when based on statutory or regulatory authority or law, do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. Rental agreement hawaii association of realtors standard form revised 7 nc for release 514. Although we cannot guarantee assistance in every case, the fair housing enforcement program fhep at the legal aid society of hawaii may be able to assist you with your hcrc complaint. Information on section 504 of the rehabilitation act, the ada, and. Real estate branch condominium hawaii department of. This page contains external links that are not the responsibility of, or under the control of hhfdc. Department of justice for its use in the filing of pattern and practice suits of housing discrimination or the prosecution of the persons who committed the discrimination where violence is involved. For additional local resources, you can also contact a housing counseling agency.
Learn about your rights under the federal and state of hawai. If you believe you are a victim of housing discrimination, contact us at 1855797 fair. The department is pleased to present the fair housing act design manual. Maui county department of housing and human concerns fair housing division 86 kamehameha ave. Visit our resource directory for more information about fair housing and how to contact federal, state, county, or nonprofit agencies in hawaii. Assistance animals as reasonable accommodations in housing under both the federal fair housing act fha and state fair housing law hrs chapter 515, a person with a disability can request the use of an assistance animal as a reasonable accommodation, which. The rich diversity of its citizens and the spirit of unity that binds us all symbolize the principles of freedom and justice upon which this nation was founded. Kauai county housing agency fair housing office 4444 rice street, suite 330 lihue, hi 96766 808 2414433. Hawaii housing finance and development authority state of hawaii department of hawaiian home lands state of hawaii department of human services bessd. Legal aid does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits under any of. Housing information and rental assistance to persons with hivaids. Section 5151 construction 5152 definitions 5153 discriminatory practices 5154 exemptions 5155 discriminatory financial practices 5156 restrictive covenants and conditions 5157 blockbusting 5158 religious institutions. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 20 minutes per response. Our mission is to promote fair housing and end housing discrimination through education, advocacy.
The fair housing enforcement program is a unit within the legal aid society of hawaii that specifically handles housing discrimination matters in hawaii. Department of housing and urban development documents are provided. Department of housing and urban development fair housing hawaii city and county of honolulu office of housing and community development county. Fair housing information resources and educational events. Fair housing laws can often be complex and confusing, making it difficult to answer a quick question. Hawaii state dept of health managing covid19 in hawaii. Conduct an assessment for the hawaii public housing authoritys compliance with the fair housing amendments act of 1988, the americans with disabilities act section 504, violence against women act vawa section 5153, hawaii revised statutes and related state and federal laws in its federal and state public housing programs and its non.
Page 2 of 8 housing assistance programs on oahu this brochure provides names and contact information for social service agencies providing everything from emergency shelters, transitional housing, permanent. Analysis of impediments to fair housing choice with a focus on people with disabilities november 2016 prepared by the center on disability studies at the university of hawaii at manoa for. This republication of the 1998 manual is intended to provide clear and helpful guidance about ways to design and construct housing that complies with the fair housing act. Recent fair housing news quick links visit our website. It also provides information on how to avoid problems that may lead to the loss of a familys housing or housing subsidy. Enclosed is our landlord information packet with information about the citys section 8 program. Here you will find helpful resources and insightful information related to fair housing laws locally and nationally. Hawaii law states that a landlord can enter a tenants unit at reasonable times, generally considered to be normal business hours, such as from 8 a. Rental agreement hawaii association of realtors standard. County of hawaii office of housing and community development 50 wailuku drive hilo, hi 96720 808 9618379. Disability and communication access board 919 ala moana blvd. General information board of directors and management.
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