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Committee amends bill to formalize HPD assistance for landlords addressing illegal activity in rental properties
Summary
The committee amended Bill 13 (2025) to create a formal process for police to accompany landlords during inspections or investigations and reported the bill out for second reading and public hearing; the measure aims to help enforce lease violations and curb illegal game-room operations.
On April 3 the Committee on Public Safety and Customer Services amended Bill 13 (2025) to add a process allowing landlords to request Honolulu Police Department assistance when investigating unlawful activity or lease violations on rental properties, and reported the bill out for passage on second reading and a public hearing.
Council Member Tupole (bill sponsor) and staff said the amendments were developed with the Prosecuting Attorney's Office and the Honolulu Police Department to address illegal…
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