STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2005
RE: H.B. No. 105
Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say
Speaker, House of Representatives
Twenty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2005
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Housing, to which was referred H.B. No. 105 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this bill is to keep rental housing safe and drug-free by:
(1) Prohibiting tenants or their guests from unlawfully possessing dangerous, harmful, or detrimental drugs in a dwelling unit or on the surrounding premises; and
(2) Authorizing a summary eviction proceeding for violation of the prohibition, where the landlord may rely upon notices or reports issued by law enforcement.
The Hawaii Association of Realtors testified in support of this measure. The City and County of Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney supported the intent of this measure. A concerned individual provided comments.
Your Committee finds that this measure will alleviate problems that landlords face with tenants who use illegal drugs or promote illegal substances. However, your Committee heard concerns about implementation and enforcement of this measure. One testifier stated that, currently, it is very difficult for landlords to obtain police reports relating to ongoing criminal investigations, even if law enforcement raided the apartment of a tenant. Your Committee respectfully requests that the discussion on this issue continue.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Housing that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 105 and recommends that it pass Second Reading and be referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Housing,
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____________________________ MICHAEL P. KAHIKINA, Chair |
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