Hawaii House Bill 638: Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a certified copy of a criminal background check or credit report. Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee if a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report is available. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a certified copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report.

Latest action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (2025-12-08)

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