“CHEAP”
RENTALS

Rooms, Studios, Apts - Oahu Area

United Self-Help’s “Cheap” Rentals is for everybody who has to live cheaply by necessity.  This listing has many rooming houses and apartment buildings.  If a place is fully occupied, call back in a month or so.  Some have no phone number, so go in person to inquire.  

A few landlords/real estate agents advertise and some don’t.  So, if the person says that unit has been taken, ask if they have vacancies in other buildings.  If you have a Section 8 certificate, ask if they’ll accept it.  Because rental prices change, we suggest you verify all info for each listing you’re interested in.  Lastly, do you have the money saved for your security deposit?  Most landlords require it.  Don’t forget about utility fees, too.  

NOTE:   This  “CHEAP” Rentals Listing is for informational purposes only, and does not provide legal advice or guidance.  The material in this “CHEAP” Rentals Listing is subject to change.  

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WHAT‘S INSIDE

ROOMS											 3
SECTION 8 UNITS									 6
MORE UNITS										10
NON-PROFIT “REALTORS”								11
GROUP HOMES										12
REALTORS LISTED									13
SENIOR HOUSING									14
GOVERNMENT APPLICATIONS FOR H.U.D. HOUSING			17
DID YOU KNOW . . . 									18
HELPING HANDS HAWAII								18
UTILITIES											18
SECURITY DEPOSIT									19
TIDBITS FROM THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE BOOK			19
SOME TENANT OBLIGATIONS							24
GOVERNMENT INSPECTORS							28
FAIR HOUSING RIGHTS (H.U.D.)							30
SECTION 8 CONTACTS								31
LEGAL HELP										32
REFERENCES										35
SOURCES											35
R O O M S

City Villa, 1022 Kekaulike Mall (btwn N King & N Hotel St) (Chinatown) 4 story, beige cement bldg  Est. 45 ROOMS   Res Mgr 523-2345  Common bath on each floor  Men & Women	  Lau & Lau Properties    951-5151

Island West Apts, 607 N King/Liliha Sts & Dillingham Blvd   842-7420
(behind KFC) 4 story, beige cinder block, U-shaped bldg  “STUDIOS”
Secure rooms w/priv baths.  No kit, but hot plate/microwave ok.  Est 400 “ROOMS” $395 & $425 mo, plus security dep.  Min. $1,200/mo income req.  (Ofc M-F 9a-4p)	Homeless Solutions	Cell 780-6534

Na Kolea Rooming House, 1020 Isenberg/Young Sts  Est 75 ROOMS
2-3 story, tan wood & cement bldgs.  For formerly homeless tenants 18+ yo.  All tenants must work min. 19 hrs/wk.  Info verified.  Across Moiliili Field.  Rent $200-$320 mo, depending upon income.  Max stay, 2 yrs.  Homeless Solutions 946-8063

Pauahi Hale, 126 N Pauahi (btwn River & Maunakea Sts) (Chinatown)
4 stories, across The Mission.  Share kit & bath; W&D; Utils included.  Single ROOM apts, Sec 8 Ok.  National Mortgage 539-9777 / 544-1600.  Ofc: 1165 Bethel/N Beretania Sts

Piikoi Arms Apts, 1111 Piikoi/Young Sts (btwn S King & S Beretania Sts) Three, 2 story wood/cement bldgs: green, blue & brown.  Share kit/bath. Each bldg has 8 units w/4-5 separate rooms per unit.  Locked doors.  ROOMS for men & women.  Mgr’s ofc in brown bldg (M-F 9-4; Sa 9-2) Pvt & semi-pvt rms.  Est. $141.45 wk. 	593-8183

Shower Tree Mini Hotel, 3085 N Nimitz Hwy (near Lagoon Dr) Hotel has 22 ROOMS.  TV lounge; microwave; share common bath.  Rates: $22/day; $110/wk.  	833-1411

YMCA, Central Branch, 401 Atkinson Dr / Ala Moana Blvd	  941-3344
	Single ROOM, Priv Bath		Priv ROOM/Share Hall Bath
Day $41.00					$ 33.00
Week  n/a					$169.00
Best to call two wks in advance.  Key deposit of $10
Office hours 8a – 7p, daily  (across Ala Moana shopping ctr)

YMCA, Nuuanu Branch, 1441 Pali Hwy/S Vineyard Blvd	536-3556
Priv ROOM w/Share hall bath.   Day $30.00; Week  $160.00  Office hours  M-F 5a–10p;  Sat 6a-7p;  Sun 10a-5p  (near Botanical Garden & Safeway)

YWCA Fernhurst, 1566 Wilder Av/Punahou Ofc hrs   M-F  7:00am-12: 00 pm  Return 2:00pm-9:00pm.  Room Rates $48.00 per day;  $38.00 share daily:  Two meals served  M-F   941-2231  www.YWCA.oahu.org.
1917 Algaroba / McCully Sts  Est $80-$100 wk	ROOMS in apts.   Three bldgs, 3 stories each, tan.  Mgr ofc left side of entrance.  One block parallel from S King St, ocean side.  (McCully area)

924 Green St (btwn Ward Av & Victoria St)	24 ROOMS	Two story apt bldg, share kit & bath; fans; fridge.  Est $115/wk
Or $475+/mo, plus security dep.  Along No. 4 Nuuanu bus line.

1212 Halona St (by Kokea which runs off N Vineyard Bl)  595-4531
By H-1.  Near Palama Settlement.  (Kapalama area)   ROOMS   No cooking/pets; 2 story white house share bath $300/mo  

2244 Ho’onanea (btwn Metcalf & Dole) (University area)   ROOMS
2-1/2 story, lime-green, wooden bldg.

133-A N Hotel St (near Kekaulike Mall in Chinatown)  ROOMS  524-5414
Opposite Maunakea Market Place (enter bldg thru alley gate).  $395/mo  Men & Women  Share kit & bath  3 story bldg   27 rooms

810 Kaaloa St  (University area)	ROOMS on 3d floor apt bldg (Kaaloa
is a side st. At Univ Av/Kaaha St, btwn Date & S King.  Go down Kaaha St to Kaaloa St) 4 rooms per apt unit. All doors lock, share kit & bath
1630 Kalakaua Av / Kununu (2 story cinder/wood bldg) ROOMS / STUDIOS
 (near Daiei and Palama Market) Diamond International Real Estate 955-3037 - 1 bedroom $850 (include water,gas,electric.  2 bd  $1200 includes gas/pkg
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232 Kalihi St / Kahai St  (Kalihi Kai area)   ROOMS    842-3718
(Four blocks ocean of Nimitz Hwy by US Army Kapalama Military Reservation) Ethel’s Grill on F1.  $325/mo phone/cable ready.  Total 28 For men only.  

2551 Kapiolani Bl / Date St   ROOMS / STUDIOS	Res Mgr 943-8869
ROOMS $480/mo; share kit & bath   Clean!  STUDIOS $525-550/mo share kit, priv bath.  Two story bldgs.

4050-B-C Keanu St / ‘Ekaha Av  (Kaimuki area)     ROOMS
From downtown, on Waialae, pass 17th Av, next street, ‘Ekaha Av (mt. Side).  Property located at end of Keanu St.  Two, 2-story houses.  W&D coin.  $425/mo share kit & bath     Res Mgr 735-6388

1542 Keeaumoku St (btwn Wilder Av & Kaihee St)  ROOMS  2-story, grey bldg.  (Lower Makiki area)  Across Makiki park.  

729 Kinau St (Ward Av & Lunalilo St) (Lower Makiki area)  ROOMS
Two story, pink bldg behind Kinau Superette, a corner store.

1226 Kinau / Piikoi Sts (Lower Makiki area)    ROOMS / STUDIOS
Two story, white wooden bldg   Cable & ph ready   rooms $355+/mo & studios $550+/mo  Block away from Times/Safeway   Day/Eves 941-6987

1302 Kinau / Keeaumoku Sts    ROOMS	   David  537-4757  Pgr 574-0690
Est $110/wk; $400-$475/mo Share kit/bath.  One story, white bldg
Humongous tree in front of property.

1415 Kinau / Keeaumoku Sts  (Lower Makiki)    ROOMS     941-6987
Rooming house in rear of two-story cement apt bldg.  Phone & cable ready.  Est. 18 ROOMS  $355+/mo   Across Cartwright Field   Near Foodland & Times.   Men only   Call day/eves

1909 Liliha St (between Dayton & Elena Sts)    ROOMS    523-7016
Few short blocks above N Kuakini St.  Two-story, white bldg.  Share kit/bath    Men & Women

2313 Lime St / Isenberg St (block from Kapiolani Bl)    947-5658
ROOMS   Share kit/bath  $90-$135/week  

3328 Makini St / Cambell Av  (Diamond Hd area)   ROOMS  479-1880
(Set back from Paki & Monsarrat Aves, off Kapahulu)  

2123 Metcalf St / Wilder Av (up slope)   ROOMS   530-5227/988-4044
1-2 story, old white house W&D - across Korean Ch #4 & #18 buses

2323 Oahu Av / Armstrong  (Manoa area)  ROOMS  Mr Lee  eves 988-4044
Along bus route #6 Woodlawn/Pauoa.     Non-smokers

1407, 1409, 1411 & 1415 Pensacola / Lunalilo (by H-1)
Group of white, wooden bldgs, 1 & 2 stories.  Pay phone in front.

1120 Pua Lane / N King St (block from Liliha, by Kalulani School
ROOMS   (Palama area)    Share kit/bath w/four others

930 Punahoe / Fern St (rear of Washington Mid. School) Est. 16 ROOMS
Behind Jack-In-The-Box @ Kalakaua & S King.  Share kit/bath  Men & Women 
916 Queen St / Ward Av (above Subway Sandwiches)  (Kakaako area)
Co-ed: Men’s rooms on 1st floor; women’s on 2d flr.  Share secure bath & kit on each floor.  Non-smoking.  Est. 14 ROOMS.  

1219 Rycroft / Alder St (off Piikoi St)  Women Only    Fax 597-8578          2story hse   Est 8 ROOMS  Be in school or have a job.  (Ala Moana area)

1162 Smith St (between N Pauahi & N Beretania)  (Chinatown area)
ROOMS   4-story bldg   Above Hilario’s barber shop.

930-A Spencer St / Ward Av (rear of house on 930 Spencer St) 5 ROOMS
Furn pvt room w/frig;  share kit/bath  $350-$400/mo  (Makiki area)

1585 Thurston St (between Wilder & Pensacola St)    955-3037
ROOMS / STUDIOS / APTS    Two-story house.  $425+/mo

2825-A Waialae Av (btwn 10th & 11th Aves) (Kaimuki area) Near Public
Storage  $325/mo   No parking   Men only   Lau Lau Prop. 951-5151

1547 Wilder Av / Punahoe  (across YWCA)  Mgr, Apt 10 
four-story, tan bldg  Prv furn ROOMS  Est. $105/wk  Share a room est. $65/wk.   STUDIO  est. $140/wk

Waikiki Beachside Apts, 2556 Lemon Rd / Kapahulu   923-9566
(Waikiki area)  Dorm-style living.  4 person dorm $35/eve; 6-8 person dorm $25/eve.  Weekly rates, save 50% on 7th night.  Share kit and rec room on top floor.  Check-in requires out-of-state ID & plane ticket leaving the isles. 

SECTION  8

Academy Garden Apts, 1302 Victoria /Kinau St  Res. Mgr 521-9022
2-story beige apt bldg   W/D  A/C  (across Academy of Arts museum) By Thomas Sq Park   SEC 8 Ok   National Mortgage 539-9777 / 9784

Alii Manor Apts, 94-066 Leolua, Waipahu    Res. Mgr 676-8064
SEC 8 Ok   2BRs $850/mo with parking   pool  Century 21 Realty, Ron Nakatsu   671-8576 / 671-8254

Brookside Terrace Towers, 2440 Date St (between Kapiolani & University)   SEC 8 Ok   7-story apt bldg  some parking  Coin W&D
  (Kapiolani/Date area)

Chinatown Gateway Plaza, 1031 Nuuanu Av / N Hotel St  SEC 8 Ok 
(Edge of Chinatown) High-rise National Mortgage 539-9777 /539-9784

Dynasty Apts, 2442 Tusitala / Kaiulani (behind Ala Wai)
4-story apt bldg   Near Food Pantry   STUDIOS $710 & 1BR $830   Laundry Room    Parking     www.dynastyapartments.com   A few SEC 8 Ok   Bldg painted light blue/green.  Skybird Properties  922-0040

Dynasty Terrace, 94-123 Pupunohe St, Waipahu   SEC 8 Ok
1BR $650; 2BR $750 lanai, coin W&D, parking   walk-up    677-4727

Harbor Village Apts, 901 River St / N Nimitz   Mgr 528-2753
5-story bldg, new  1-2 Brs  W&D room  (Chinatown area)  

Hale Pauahi Towers, 155 N Beretania / Maunakea Sts  Highrise
(Chinatown area)  1 BR $686-$722    2 BR $865-$894   3 BR $1,042-$1,080  National Morgage Realestate Corp  5323535

Kalakauan Apts, 1911 Kalakaua Av / McCully (Waikiki area)
6-story apt bldg   1 BR $850 no  parking  (blk from Ward entertainment Center) Hawaii Affordable Properties 5891845
Kamakee Vista, 1065 Kawaiahao, Ste 607 (Kakaako area) SEC Ok
Highrise  1/2 BR $695-$930 (block from Ward Entertainment Ctr)
Hawaii Affordable Properties  589-1845

Kapiolani Palms, 2755 Kapiolani Bl / by H-1 off ramp  1-Brs  Two & four story bldgs, white & yellow apt bldg  Lanai  Coin W&D  $550-$600/mo   SEC 8 Ok     Mgr  949-3689  

Kauhale Kakaako, 860 Halekauwila / Ward Av  (Kakaako area)
Highrise white bldg  lanai  A/C  1BR & 2Brs  $790-$985/mo   SEC 8 Ok     Hawaii Affordable Properties  589-1845 / 594-0192

Kekaulike Courtyards, 1039 Kekaulike / N King   Mgr 545-2993
4-story, new cement/brick bldg.  Along Chinatown’s new pedestrian mall.
SEC 8 OK   Mgr’s ofc @ 1016 Maunakea / N King St

Kilani Village Apts, 1060 Kilani Av, Wahiawa    1—2-3-4 BRs
8+ story apt bldg   SEC 8 Ok     Bob Tanaka, Inc. 949-4111

Kulana Nani Apts, 46-229 Kahuhipa St, Kaneohe (160 units)   Sec 8 Ok		EAH, Inc.       	247-0602  according to  income.

Makaha Surfside, 85-175 Farrington Hwy   SEC 8 Ok  4-story apt bldg  beach front  laundry room  parking  near buses (Waianae area)  SEC 8 Ok   STUDIOS $595+  1 BR $625+   Sun Estates  696-6500  
Sakuma Realty  683-1307 / 578-5306

Makaha Valley Plantation, 84-786 Ala Mahiku, Waianae   
SEC 8 Ok   Pool  W&D room  lanai  pool  parking  254-7111
2BR $825  Also 1BR  On-site ofc 695-9566  Fahrni Realty 486-4166

Marin Tower, 60 N Nimitz Hwy /Nuuanu Av (Chinatown/Waterfront)
Highrise/lanai SEC 8 Ok  STUDIOS/1 BRs  National Mortgage 539-9777

Olokele Apts, 717 Olokele Av  (Off Date St, by Kaimuki H.S. field)  (Kapahulu area)  3-story walk-up  Coin W&D  fridge & hotplate   1 BR $800  STUDIOS $650  no pets     No pets  National Mortgage  539-9777 

Pauahi Hale, 126 N Pauahi (btwn River & Maunakea Sts) SEC 8 Ok
(Chinatown area) Across The Mission.  Share kit/ba  W&D  utls included  (81 ROOM apts)  $250-$525  National Mortgage 539-9777

Pokai Bay Cabanas, 85-933 Farrington Hwy   SEC 8 Ok  4-story apt bldg   Near buses  parking  STUDIOS $650  1 BR $725 W&D  (Waianae/ Makaha areas)    Sun Estates 696-6500

River Pauahi Apts, 1155 River / Pauahi Sts  (Chinatown)
3-4 story, cinder block apt bldg   Res Mgr Ste 111 (Call 10:30a-11:30a)   SEC 8 Ok     Loyalty  543-0545

Smith-Beretania Apts, 1170 Nuuanu Av / N Beretania St  Mid-rise apt bldg on edge of Chinatown (post office on ground floor)  Wait list for 1-2 BR apts.  On-site office hrs 8a-4:30p  SEC 8 Ok  30% of income    
Res Mgr  521-6486

Weinberg Hale, 2734 S King St (near University Ave)  SEC 8 Ok
60 STUDIOS   4-story, cement apt bldg   parking   
Homeless Solutions  946-6953   Cell 780-6542

Winston Hale, 1055 River St / N Hotel St   (Chinatown area)  4-story apt bldg   National Mortgage  539-9777  Walk up 93 studios $300-$395

1637 & 1641 Anapuni St (btwn Wilder Av & Dominis)  SEC 8 Ok
(Makiki area)  2-story, grey cinder block apt bldgs  1-Brs  parking    Diamond International  955-3037

329 California Av / Kam Hwy (Wahiawa area)  SEC 8 Ok   839-6613
5-story apt bldg  Near Jack-In-The-Box  1-BR $725; 2-BR $925

1112 Kinau St / Piikoi St  (Lower Makiki area)   SEC 8 Ok   12-story bldg, pink/beige  Across elementary school   W&D room  Ground pool   Safeway a block away   Est 100 units   (1BR $725; 2BR $925)  
L W Enterprises  524-5817 / 545-7816 / 839-6613

1424 Liholiho / Lunalilo Sts  (Lower Makiki area)  SEC 8 Ok
1-2 BRs in 1-2 story wooden bldgs  Diamond International  955-3037

1228 Lunalilo / Liholiho Sts  (Lower Makiki area)   SEC 8 Ok   Next to H-1   3-story, grey cinder block bldg  Diamond International  955-3037

176 & 324 Ohai St, Wahiawa   	1-BRs	$900   2bdrm $1,095	SEC 8 Ok
Benaroya Properties	599-1855

More Units
Alapai Apts, 1301 Lusitana / Lunalilo Sts  539-9777 / 539-9784
(near Queen’s Physician Ofc Bldg & Board of Water Supply)  9-story, beige apt bldg, coin W&D   parking   STUDIOS $700/mo 1BR $900/mo

China Town Manor, 175 N Hotel    Res. Mgr 545-1996
Laundry room   Credit, HPD & Rent Check   STUDIOS   Est $405-$470
Hawaii Affordable Properties  589-1845 / 545-1996

Island Colony (Waikiki area) “400” Seaside Av by Ala Wai Bl   STUDIOS from $700 incl utl, 6 mo lease.  Hi-rise, Lanais  E Resorts LLC  955-4545

Kokea Apts, 1101 Kokea St  (Kalihi area) 24 units   522-0540
For homeless families (verified)  Must have income & min. one child under 18 yo  

Kunia Palms, 94-011 Waipahu  (Waipahu area)  Res. Mgr 677-4999
2 BR/1 ba  $850+   3-story apt bldg  parking  

Ohua Hale, 312 Ohua Av / Ala Wai (across golf course clubhouse)
Old, 4-story apt bldg, walk-up     Est 24 STUDIOS

Vancouver House  -  (University Area)   Rent, 1/3 of income;
for families w/kids.  Parents must be either working/attending school.  1-2 BRs    Homeless Solutions  Cell 780-6536

1726 Anapuni St / Dominis  (Lower Makiki)  Shih Realty  734-5968
Cottage style, wooden bldgs    STUDIOS & 1 BR  Est. $650

1630 Kalakaua Av / Kununu (2 story cinder/wood bldg)	  955-3037
STUDIOS / ROOMS  (near Daiei and Kapalama Market)  Locksmith shop on ground floor.  Diamond International Real Estate

2551 Kapiolani Bl / Date St  STUDIOS / ROOMS	    Res Mgr 943-8869
ROOMS $480/mo; share kit & bath   Clean!  STUDIOS $525-550/mo share kit, priv bath.  Two story bldgs.

1439 Kewalo St /Lunalilo St Queen’s Realty 521-1180  4-story bldg has mostly STUDIOS & 1 BRs  (Only 2 ROOMS)   Clean  Studios-shared bath & Kitchen $550  1 bdrms $850  no utilities included  no pkg

1226 Kinau / Piikoi Sts (Lower Makiki area)  	Mgr Days/Eves  941-6987
Two story, white wooden bldg   Cable & ph ready  711 across street
ROOMS $355+/mo & STUDIOS $550+/mo    Block away from Times/Safeway     

1153 N King / Kohou Sts  (next to Kapalama canal in Kalikhi) 2-story bldg    STUDIOS  Est. $495/mo     536-3024

“700” block of Piikoi St (btwn Hoolai & Rycroft Sts)  One story bldg, blue & white    Diamond International  955-3037

1804 Poki / Dominis  (Makiki area)  Older wooden, two story bldg on corner.  Block from Punahoe St    Est. 15 units

1585 Thurston St (between Wilder & Pensacola St)    955-3037
STUDIOS / APTS / ROOMS  Two-story house.  $425+/mo

1404 Ward Av / Lunalilo (above H-1)   STUDIOS / 1 BRs cottages 
Res. Mgr at 1404 Ward Av (enter thru gate, stay left, up few stairs).  Large corner property with seven bldgs   Wood/cinder block, painted brown, 1 & 2 stories.  Est. $450-$495  Tenants pay own utils.  

1547 Wilder Av / Punahoe  (across YWCA) 4-story tan bldg STUDIOS $140/wk; Private ROOMS $105/wk; Share ROOM $65/wk  Share kit/ba   
Res. Mgr, Apt 10   223-3227

Non-Profit “Realtors”

Catholic Charities
Ofc: 712 N School St – Info & Referral 537-6321     Housing Counselor 528-5233

Homeless Solutions, 2734 S King St, #100, Hon.    973-0050
	Bldgs		  Tenants    Cell
* Island West Apts   mixed   780-6534   * Loliana Fmly Apts      fmly   780-6535
* Kulaokahua Apts	   seniors 780-6544   * Na Kolea Roomg Hse sgl adults 780-6551
* Vancouver House	   family  780-6536   * Weinberg Hale       mixed     780-6542

Pacific Housing Assistance Corp, 677 Ala Moana Bl, #712, Hon.  -  8:ooam- 5:00pm M-F Realtor  Bob Tanaka
9494111  30%of income   Affordable Low Income     Housing for families/seniors throughout Oahu

 Salvation Army, Div Hdqts, 2950 Manoa Rd, Hon.			      988-2136
* Silvercrest, 520 Pine St, Wahiawa (Senior low-cost housing  622-2785)  30% of income

Group Homes

Mental Health Kokua (partial listing) (formerly Mental Help Hawaii)  Rental office, 1122-11th Ave, Hnl 7372523
Rent According to % of  SSDI chk

Duncan House		45-616 Duncan Dr, Kaneohe		  	247-8580
Duplex			1296-98 Ho’oli Cir, Pearl City		456-9338
Duplex			1186 Kuokua, Pearl City				456-9338
Hale Alohi (Sail Res.)	3443 Pahoa Av, Hon. (Kaimuki)			735-6687/2523
Hale Malie			46-269 Punawai St, Kaneohe			737-2523	
Safe Haven			41 S Beretania St, Hon. (downtown)		524-7233
Sierra House		4510 Sierra Dr, Hon. (Wilhelmina Rise)	737-6517

Steadfast Housing Development Corp (partial listing)

  Main Ofc: 677 Ala Moana Bl, #713, Honolulu     Info 599-6230

	Client must be medically compliant; be classified as access one mental 
illness (SMI); be in a day program; be registered with a community mental 
health center (Treatment Services Section)

SHDC No. 1			 371-B Olomana St, Kailua		
SHDC No. 6			47-690 Hui Alala St, Kaneohe		
--				94-683 Kahue Pl, Waipahu		
Wainohia House		92-663 Wainohia Pl, Kapolei
Weinberg Hale Kaiku	45-273 Haiku Rd, Kaneohe	
Weinberg Hale Lolii	45-498 Lolii St, Kaneohe	

Realtors Listed

 “AA Town”	Rooms & Studios	David  537-4757  Pgr 574-0690   Cell 386-9372

924 Green St	524-0187		2313 Lime St	 947-5658
1302 Kinau St	574-0690		4050-B-C Keanu St  735-6388
2551 Kapiolani Bl  943-8869		3328 Makini St	 479-1880

Benaroya Properties	599-1855
Bob Tanaka, Inc.		949-4111
Captain Cook & Assoc.		732-5523
Catholic Charities	528-5233 / 537-6321
Diamond International  	SEC 8 Ok   	ROOMS/APTS  	 955-3037
	1637 Anapuni St		1641 Anapuni St	1630 Kalakaua Av	
1228 Lunalilo		“700” Piikoi St	1424 Liholiho	
1572 Nehoa St		1585 Thurston St
E Resorts		955-4545  1 bd $1600    Studio  $1000
EAH, Inc. 		264-0602
Fahrni Realty	486-4166   1 bd   1 bath- Waikalani  $1100    Studio 950-Patio Home - Mililani  $1895

Lau & Lau Properties	951-5151 1bd $850-     2920S. King St.

L N W Enterprises (aka LNW Mgmt)   SEC 8 Ok   545-7816 / 524-5817 / 524-6372
	1112 Kinau St  (Est 100 units)  $975 Studios
Loyalty		543-0545
Loyalty Property Mgmt		532-3535
Mahalo Realty	593-2728
Metropolitan Mgmt	536-3876  1Bdr $600,$750
                                         Waikiki Area & Cedar ST   Back of Walmart      
National Mortgage     		SEC 8 Ok    (partial listing)		536-3876    1 Bdr    $600 ,$750        Bdr $600    3 Bdr  $726     Down Town  area              
Academy Garden Apts   1302 Victoria St / Kinau St 
Alapai Apts	    1301 Lusitana (No more Sec 8)
Olokele Apts	    717 Olokele Av
Kanoa Apts		    846 Kanoa St, Hon. (Palama area) (2-3-4 BRs)
Westlake Apts	    3139 Ala Llima St, Hon. (Moanalua) (96 - 2BRs)

Pacific Housing Assistance Corp.	523-5681
Queen’s Realty	521-1180 / 847-1124
Ron Nakatsu Realty	671-8576 / 8254
Waikiki Realty	955-8129  /  955-8282
Salvation Army	988-2136
Skybird Properties	922-0040
Sun Estates	696-6500
Sunny Isle Properties, 1436 Young St, #311, Hon.     942-7152

Senior Housing
 (Some buildings accept disabled.  Call.)

Housing Community & Development Corp of Hawaii (HCDCH) Seniors, age 62+

	Main ofc & mailing:  677 Queen St, #300, Hon. 96813
	(Formerly Hawaii Housing Authority)  587-0641 / 832-6060

HCDCH Applic Ofc: 1002 N School St / Lanakila Av, Bldg A, Hon. (Kalihi) 832-5960

Hrs: M-F 7:45-4:30p   Rent approx. 30% of adjusted income.  Rent Subsidy Unit (Sec 8 / Rent Supplement) 832-6040.   For Info  587-3435     TDD 832-6083
For a complete listing of properties, call 587-3435.  (Partial list below)

Bldg Name			Address						  # of Units

Kalanihuia		1220 Aala St/N Beretania St, Hon. (by Aala Park)  151 Studios
Kapuna Home O’Waialua   67-088 Goodale Av, Waialua (by Haleiwa)     stu/1BRs
Makamae			21 S Kuakini/Nuuanu Av, Hon. (Liliha)       124 Stu/1BRs
Makua Alii			1541 Kalakaua Av/S King St, Hon. (Pawaa)    211 1BRs
Paoakalani			1583 Kalakaua Av/S King St, Hon. (Pawaa)    151 Stu/1BRs
Pumehana			1212 Kinau/Piikoi Sts, Hon. (Lwr Makiki)    139 Stu/1BRs
Punchbowl Homes		730 Captain Cook Av/Alapai St, Hon. (Pawaa) 156 1-2 BRs

H. U. D., State of Hawaii, 500 Ala Moana Bl, #3A (1st flr), Hon. (M-F 8a-4p)

   Gen’s Info 522-8175  TTY 522-8193  Fax 522-8194  Hsg Complaints 522-8182 x269
   (Partial list.  Call for a complete housing list.)  (For age 62+ people.)

Bldg Name			Address				      # of Units   Phone

Kulana Hale		1551 S Beretania/Kalakaua Av, Hon. (Pawaa)	168   983-1551
Kulaokahua Apts	1311 Ward Av/Kinau St, Hon. (Lwr Makiki)		30+	780-6544
Weinberg Silvercrest	520 Pine / Walker Sts, Wahiawa		79	589-1845
Wisteria Vista	1239 S King/Piikoi Sts, Hon. (Pawaa)     91  738-3100/597-8963
Kalakaua Vista	1628 Kalakaua Av/Kanunu, Hon.				100	738-3100
Artesian Vista	1828 Young St/Artesian/S Beretania			50+	738-3100

Chaney Brooks & Co, PO Box 212, Hon. 96810	(Seniors, age 62+) 	544-1600

Bldg Name			Address				     		 # of Units

Hale O Hauoli	  950 Luehu St, Pearl City					100
Na Lei Hulu Kupuna  610 Cooke/Halekauwila Sts, Hon. (Kakaako)		 75
Thompson Village	  Ewa Villages							n/a

Hawaii Affordable Properties, 1050 Queen St, #304, Hon. 96814   589-1845
Bldg Name		     Address						    842-1082
Hale Poai		1001 N School St, Hon (Kalihi)
Halia Hale		851 N School St, Hon  (Kalihi)
Ho’olulu Elderly	94-943 Kau’olu Pl, Waipahu		Res. Mgr	675-0099
Kamalu-Hoolulu	94-941 Kau’olu Pl, Waipahu		Res. Mgr	675-0099
La’iola Elder	1 & 15 Iho Iho Pl, Wahiawa  (108 units)		621-8270
Maluhia Hale	1111 Hala Dr, Hon. (Kalihi/Palama)  (39 units)
Manoa Gardens	2790 Kahaloa Dr, Hon. (Manoa/Woodlawn)  (40 units)
Pohulani Elderly	626 Coral/Queen Sts, Hon. (Kakaako) (236 units) 528-3635
Hawaii Kai		6950 Hawaii Kai Dr, Hon. (Near Costco)	589-1845
	--		(4-story bldg, some units have lanais; 1BR $611; 2BR $733)

MORE SENIOR HOUSING

Bob Tanaka Realty, 1055 Kalo Pl, #200, Hon.  96826		949-1111

	Lani Huli, 45 Aulike St, Kailua

Catholic Charities To The Elderly, 2745 Pali Hwy, Hon. 96817	595-0077

	Salvation Army, Div. Hdqts, 2950 Manoa Rd, Hon. 	988-2136
		Silvercrest, 520 Pine St, Wahiawa			622-2785 / 842-108
CBM Hawaii, 800 Third, Pearl City  96782   STUDIOS/1BRs	456-7303 / 544-1600

	Hale Mohalu Senior Apts, 800 Third St, Pearl City  Res Mgr 456-0368
	Hale O Hauoli Elderly, 	 950 Luehu St, Pearl City
Kaneohe Elderly, 		 45-457 Meli Pl, Kaneohe	(43 units)
Kapuna I, 		       1015 N School St/Lanakila Sts, Hon.  (161 units)
	Waipahu Hall	  	 94-1060 Waipahu St, Waipahu	 (71 units)

Foundation Property Mgmt		524-5844

	Pauahi Elderly, 167 N Pauahi / River Sts, Hon. (Chinatown)  (47 units)
	Philip Street Elderly Housing, 1515 Philip St, Hon.   (47 units)

Hawaiiana Management	593-9100

	Keola Hoonanea, 1465 Aala St, Hon. (Liliha/Iwilei)(by Aala Park) 175 units

Loyalty Enterprise, 45 N King St, #601, Hon. 96817   543-0511 / 0517

Haleiwa Senior	66-477 Paalaa Rd, Haleiwa		(60 units)	543-0511

Mark Development, Inc, 3165 Waialae Av, #200, Hon. 735-9099

	Whitmore Circle Apts, 111 Circle Makai, Wahiawa   621-4987

National Mortgage, 1165 Bethel St, Hon. 96813     539-9777

	Harbor Vlg		901 River St, Hon. (Chinatown/Waterfront)	(90 units)
	Kahuku Elderly  	56-154 Pu’uluana Pl, Kahuku  (64 units)  539-9777
	West Loch Vlgs	91-1261 and 91-1450 Renton Rd, East Ewa Villages

Prudential Locations Property Mgmt		738-3100 / 738-3108

	Honuakaha, 545 Queen/Punchbowl, (Kakaako) (151 units) 522-7919 / 594-7308
	Sr Residence at Kaneohe, 45-705 Kam Hwy, Kaneohe   (44 units)
Royal Kinau Apts, 728 Kinau St/Ward Av, Hon. (Lwr Makiki) 13 story bldg

Real Property Services Mgmt, Inc.		947-3423 / 524-3240

	Hausten Gardens, 808 Hausten St, Hon. (Moiliili)	(49 units)

Retirement Housing Foundation		949-2555

	Philip Street Elderly	1605 Philip/Punahoe Sts, Hon. (Pawaa) (50+ units)

Urban Real Estate Co, 50 S Beretania St, #101-C, Hon. 96813		524-2731

Keola Hoomalu	85-259 Plantation Rd, Waianae		(35 units)
Malulani Hale	  114 N Kuakini St, Hon. (Liliha)	(60 units)

GOVERNMENT
APPLICATIONS

  for HUD, SUBSIDIZED, or LOW-INCOME HOUSING

State of Hawaii	(Section 8/Rent Subsidy or HCDCH public housing)

	Business Economic Development & Tourism, Housing & Community Development
		School St Office  						    832-5961
	Housing & Community Development Corp of Hawaii  -  Rent Subsidy 832-6040
	Application Ofc, 1002 N School St, Bldg A (by Lanakila)  TTY    832-6083
		Homeless Programs							    832-5930
		For info on affordable housing		 		    587-3435

City & County of Honolulu  (Section 8)

	Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program   -      Info	    527-5909
		842 Bethel St, F1, Hon. (corner of Merchant St)		    523-4266
		1000 Ulu’ohi’a, #204, Kapolei					    692-5815

DID YOU KNOW . . .    This “CHEAP” Rentals Listing is for informational purposes only, and does not provide legal advice or guidance.  The material in this “CHEAP” Rentals Listing is subject to change. 
 
Helping Hands Hawaii 
(formerly The Community Clearing House)
	2100  N Nimitz  Hwy / Puuhale  Rd, Hon.  96819	(M-F    8-4:30p)         845-1669
For those truly in need of household goods, this place is a good resource.  Before visiting HHH, you must be qualified.  Your welfare caseworker can complete a HHH request form for you.  (If you don’t have a welfare worker, try calling Catholic Charities 537-6321 for help.)  When the form is complete, it’s faxed to HHH for processing.  This form will ask you what household items (ex. furniture/appliances) you’ll need to set up a cozy household.  Before seeing your caseworker, make a list of your household needs so you’ll be ready!   

Utilities . . . If you’re responsible, here’s some info to open an account:  

HECO (electric), 900 Richards St/S King, Hon. (downtown) (M-F 7:30-4p) 543-5662
	$15 account set-up; plus deposit of $50 and up

The Gas Co., 841 Bishop St, Ste 1705, Hon. (downtown) (M-F 7:30-4p)   535-5933
	1) Schedule gas turn on a week in advance;   2) Deposit $75 - $100; 		3) Connection fee either $45 same day or $25 next day.
Verizon, The Phone Co.  (Five offices on Oahu.)  Set-up charge $45.50.  No deposit required.  Call 643-3456 to arrange for residential phone service.    

Security Deposit . . .        Make sure you have enough money saved to pay your security deposit.  It usually equals one month’s rent.  So many hopeful tenants don’t have the money and lose out on their Section 8 certificates.  The same goes for utility deposits (see above).  Plan ahead and SAVE your money.    

TIDBITS from the Handbook for
The Hawaii Residential Landlord-Tenant CODE

Have questions?  Contact Office of Consumer Protection, Landlord-Tenant Center in Honolulu:  586-2634  (Handbook available for $2.00)  

More on Security Deposits.                    Your security deposit, including deposits you might have made for any pets, keys, etc., and can’t total more than one month’s rent.  Tenant may not use their security deposit as last month’s rent, unless landlord Okays it in writing.  Security deposit, less any deductions, doesn’t have to be refunded with interest (State law).  Tenant has 14 days from his/her final lease date to get their refund.  

If you’re already moved out, are you still waiting from your former landlord to refund your security deposit?  Think.  Did you give the landlord your forwarding address and/or new phone number?  Did you give back the unit keys?  What are you waiting for?  Call or visit your former landlord.  You have up to one year from end-date of lease to ask for your security deposit in writing.  If the landlord keeps the security deposit wrongfully (without any legal rights) or willfully  (intentionally or purposely), you could get up to three times your security deposit in small claims court.  

FURNISHINGS:  TO “RENT”  OR  TO  O W N ?                   Whether you rent a room, studio, or apt, if you can do without “someone’s” furniture, do it.  Get your own.  Find a chair/table on the streets, garage sale; buy it at Goodwill, K-Mart, Home Depot, Walmart, or Ross’s.  Maybe a gift or donation*.    Why buy?  Renting furnished units gives some landlords a chance to charge for “damages” to their furniture.  Rents for furnished units are usually higher than unfurnished ones.  Furniture owners can blame only themselves for damages.  The bigger the unit, the more furniture   and money at risk.  Your security   deposit – every dollar – may come in handy for your next move.  The choice is yours … to “rent” or to own?   (See HHH below.)

Don’t Be Shy, Ask!!!                   Your case worker/social worker/case manager/therapist/psychiatrist/psychologist may have more information on housing that’s not covered in this booklet.  Don’t be shy, ask!

TENANT TIPS - WORD–BY–WORD
This is not a know-it-all landlord-tenant info source, but as a layperson’s quick guide.  (See References at end.)

Before examining your unit, do a quick review to know what to look for in the unit.  By reading TIDBITS below, you’ll be a more informed “consumer” renter.  
  
Inspection Sheet     The basic reason for an inspection list/sheet is to put in writing what you and the landlord agree on the condition of the unit you’ll be living in.  If you see any needed repairs, tell the landlord and write it down on the report.  Even if the landlord says he/she will fix it, Jot It Down!   Sometimes, they forget or “never have the time”.  Who’ll remember 6 months or 6 years later from your move in day?  What if the building is sold or the manager is replaced?  Will the new owner/ caretaker know what damages were there before you moved in?  No matter how silly the damage, Jot It Down!

For example:  there’s water damage on a floorboard beneath the kitchen sink.  Within a few months, it became a problem.  Also, water is leaking from under the faucets.  Repairs made:  a professional replaced both facets and spout.  Who’s at fault?  So, carefully look around and Jot It Down!    It pays!

A Closer Look At An Inspection Sheet   What do you look for?  Take your time.  Check the surfaces of the floors, walls, and ceilings.  Heavy smokers leave a nasty yellow-brown stain on surfaces.  Important areas:  The kitchen and bathroom.  Do appliances, cabinets; light fixtures and switches work?  Water pressure and hot and cold running water ok?  Any water damage?  Termites?  Wood rot?  Rodent or insect droppings?  Sloppy repairs?  Any burn or scratch marks on counters?  Any bathroom tiles cracked or missing?  

Do doors and windows lock properly?   Any cracked or missing windowpanes?  Are window screens ok?  If your landlord knows through a letter from you that a broken door or window lock needs fixing and he/she failed to fix it, that landlord could be responsible for your losses (a break-in).   No matter how silly the defect, for your sake, write it down on the inspection report.  From your first day to the final day, you’re responsible for the unit.  Jot It Down!

Some words used on an Inspection List     Good, Clean, Dirty, Worn, Cut Marks, Fair, Rough, Old, New, Paint Spills/Drops, Small/Large Holes, Tile Cracks, Missing, Loose, Rust, Scratches, Rot, Broken, Grease, Stains, Tears, Spotted, Chips, Smudges, Indents, Termites, Fallen, Bent, Etc.  Make sure you agree with the inventory list your landlord fills   out.  Jot It Down!  

Then there’s the Inventory List     Be careful.  Whatever is written on the inventory list (from a mattress cover to a toilet roll dispenser or floor rugs to light bulbs or curtain rods and window blinds) should actually be in the rental unit.  Read the list carefully.  This list should be done before you move in and should be signed by you & landlord.  This document holds up in court.   If the unit comes furnished is the furniture  “new” or  “old”?  Jot It Down!  

A sample of Inventory Stuff That Comes With The Apt     Look at the furniture.  Beware of particleboard furniture.  They chip and crack so easily.  That’s why you see lots of this type of furniture dumped in the trash.  Termites love them.  
Chairs:   Arms & legs good?  Wobble, rusted?  Rattan broken?  Plastic cover torn?   Stuffing loose?
Tables:  Leg brackets & screws tight?  Scratches or marks on surface?
Rugs:  Worn?  Cig burns?  Rips/stains?  What’s under rug?  Rotten/termite floor?
Beds:  Check both sides of mattress.  If mattress is covered, ask to undo it.  Stains?  Holes?  Rips?  Cig burns?  Dried blood?  Lumpy?  
Bureaus:  Drawers, legs,  & frame holding together?  Wood rot? Termites?  Stained, varnished, or painted?  New/Used?  Note number of drawers and approximate height and width of it.  
Door(s):  Locks work?  Doorknob secure?  Loose?  Deadbolt ok?  Door closes tightly?  Check doorframe.  Has it been broken in?  
Windows:  Curtain rods, hooks & curtains.  Missing, rusted, or bent?  Curtains or shades torn, stained, faded, or missing?   Open and close them.  Curtain pulls jammed?  Hooks/panels missing?  
Mirrors:  Cracked frame?  Backside of metallic paint peeling?  Stained?  Spotted?  Old?  Does mirror door close properly?  

Some Words of Caution . . . Some landlords may charge full price to replace old items. It’s very wise of you to write “NEW” or “OLD” beside each furniture item on the inventory list.  Also, check the item description.  Any items you want removed from your unit?  Nicely ask landlord to remove it.  Make these requests before moving in.  Where do landlords get this type of furniture?  Could be another tenants’ junk . . . from rubbish . . . Goodwill or Salvation Army?  The less furniture and furnishings in your unit that belong to the landlord, the better you are.  You’re better off buying your own.  

Some landlords appreciate honesty & caring people who point out defects/damages.  Chances are you’ll be a good tenant.  If anything on the inventory list needs repair, write it down on the sheet.  Why?  To avoid being blamed and charged for future damages caused by someone else.  

Any papers you and the landlord sign are legal documents.  Hold onto those papers, as you never know if you’ll need them in court.  If you made no written   comments on the inventory sheet, it’ll mean you agree with whatever the landlord has written.  That means you have nothing to tell the judge.  You might be a good talker, but is there any evidence?  Something in writing?  Any photos/receipts? 

Being A Good Tenant Pays Off 
Know the rules of a “Good” Tenant.  Simply follow the house rules the landlord may give to you.  Be an educated consumer.  Show your landlords and realtors, doctors, and caseworkers, paralegals, and lawyers, and family & friends that you’re a well-rounded, NOT ignorant, mental health consumer about tenant responsibilities and rights.  (See Tenant Obligations below.)  For more info, read:  Handbook for The Hawaii Residential Landlord-Tenant Code.  (See References section at end of pamphlet.)

Getting Ready To Look for A Place!    
No openings today?  Maybe there might be a vacancy a week or a month from now?  Best time to call?  Ways to look:  phone, newspaper (Wednesday and Sunday issues seem to be the best), Rentals Illustrated, walk/drive around, etc.  When calling   the landlord, be ready to visit the building at a moment’s notice.  Why so fast?  “The Early Bird Catches The Worm.”  Your appearance tells a lot about you.  (This will be your first meeting! So, try to dress nice.)  

Before calling, think about what you want to know about the unit and building.  (Not all landlords/resident managers talk a lot.)  You called first, so take charge but don’t monopolize the conversation.  Be polite, being rude gets you nowhere.  Suggested questions:  Unit size?  Security deposit amount?  Utilities   included?  Pets allowed?  Number of units in building?  Is there a resident manager on-site?  Is this building quiet at night?  Do many tenants loiter about the property?  Is it near a bus line?  Where can you do laundry?  Is there a supermarket nearby?  Any banks?  Can you have a tour of the property?  Surely, you can think of other questions to ask in person.  

Before Signing a Lease . . . inspect the property inside and out.  Is building ok?  Neighbors ok?  Like new area?  Safe?  (Unless you have the permission of the landlord, DO NOT enter property.  That’s trespassing.  Await the landlord to give you a tour.)  Take your time inspecting, as you might live here 6 months, or more.  If you see broken doors/windows, rubbish or junk about the property, dirty common areas (hallways, common kitchen, & share baths), plumbing/kit stove problems, this usually means owner/resident manager is sloppy and/or lazy.  If you can live with the mess, stop looking and sign your life away!  For fussier people, tell the landlord you’ll think about the unit.  (Polite way to leave.)  Visiting a building during the day as well as the night, might give you a better idea on what goes on around the area.  If you can, talk with some of the tenants entering or leaving the property.  Like what you see and hear?  Remember, once you pay money to move into a unit, most likely it’ll be too late for you to change your mind.  Be sure that is the place you want to live in.    

Cash Deposit To Hold A Unit?                                   If you decide to pay cash to hold a unit (before signing a lease), get a receipt.  It’s the law.  Your receipt should be written clearly.  Make sure the date & amount paid, your name & address, and name of person accepting your money are on the slip.  Also, get that person’s address and phone number just in case you need to get a hold of him/her.  

Transient Accommodations Tax                For people “renting” on a short-term basis, less than 180 consecutive days (under 6 months).  You’ll have to pay a 7.25% tax for lodging.  (Ex.  YMCA/YWCA or hotels.)  Stretch your money by staying in a rooming house or apt bldg.  Many places offer month-to-month, 3 month, or 6 month leases and without charging the 7.25% tax.  (Confirm with landlord.)  (On a $300/mo room, you can save $21.75.  You can buy about 16 Jumbo Jacks ($1.29 each) or some new T’s and socks.

Landlord/Agent         By law, Landlord or Agent’s (usually a real estate firm) name, address, and phone are to be given to you within 10 days of your asking.  It’s the law.  The information is very useful in times of emergencies:  fire, vandalism, flood, wind damages, etc.  Where’s the landlord?  

General Excise Tax License.                                  Landlords must give their General Excise Tax No. to all tenants filing for low-income tax credits.  It’s the law.  For 2003 tax year, very low-income people got $35 for low-income tax credit and $50 for low-income household renter’s credit.  That’s $85.00, nothing to sneeze about.  

Once Lease Signed                                    Some nice landlords will allow you to move in some things before the first day your lease starts.  Ask if you can do so, however, you’re not an official tenant until your first move in date.  Make sure you get copies of all papers you signed.  It’s the law.  If necessary, take any pre-dated color photos during the first few days.  This will prove that there were damages or filth (stubborn stains) in the unit before you moved in.  Anything not written on the inventory/inspection lists might be charged to you.  “Pictures   are worth a 1,000 words.”  No matter how nice and sweet the landlord, business comes first.  (Keep your records in a safe place.)  

Somebody’s Still Living In Your Unit                                  On your first day at the apartment, you discover that someone is still living there!  Do not pay the landlord rent for the time you cannot move in.  Choices: (a) end lease with landlord  (contact as soon as possible);  (b) have landlord pay you reasonable damages for your finding another place (save all receipts); or (c) wait until tenant moves out.  You decide!  

Keys                    Once you paid in-full the security deposit and rent, ask for the keys.  You now have full possession of the unit – you’re a tenant with rights and responsibilities.  Do you have the habit of loosing keys?  A key shop may be cheaper than your landlord’s key replacement fee.  Once moved in, make an extra set or two at a key shop.  Give one set to a trustworthy relative or friend and keep the other in your unit.  Remember, when moving out, return all original keys, otherwise, your security deposit refund may be delayed.  

This is not a know-it-all landlord tenant info source, but as a layperson’s quick guide.  (See References, end of pamphlet.)

Some TENANT OBLIGATIONS

Tenant Maintenance.                                      Keep unit clean and presentable; obey rules and regulations on cleanliness, health and safety.  Proper use of garbage disposal, appliances, and plumbing.   Tenant responsible for any family or friends visiting.  Landlord can give written notice to tenant for correcting a problem within   a certain day, but not less than 10 days.  Easy to do, follow the simple rules!  Everyone does.  

Obligation To Pay Rent                Tenant must pay rent on time and in full.  From the start of your tenancy, you should know how, when, and where you pay rent.  Those getting public assistance, may ask landlord to change rent due date to within three business days (not Sat, Sun, & holidays) of check due date.  Want a good reference for the next landlord?  Always pay rent in full and on time.  

Access for Landlord                               Tenant must give landlord reasonable right to enter his/her unit so that the landlord can inspect, make repairs, show unit to buyers or new tenants.  If it’s not an emergency, landlord is to give 2 days’ notice and enter only during reasonable (business) hours.  However, landlord can enter your unit under emergency cases without permission for:  fire, weather damage, abandonment, and extended absence (20 days or more).   

Tell Landlord of needed Repairs                       Tenant must tell landlord of any conditions requiring repairs.  Doesn’t matter whether you’re a new or long-time   tenant.  If you fail, landlord will probably notice the needed repairs during your annual or final inspection.  Guess who may pay? (See Below.)

REPAIRS
Depending on how serious a repair, landlord has from 3 days (for an emergency), 5 days (for non-compliance of state/county law, code, ordinance, or regulation), or up to 12 days (general repairs).  Below, each one is explained.  

	Emergency repairs     are necessary to provide sanitary and habitable living conditions (includes major appliances & electrical, plumbing or other necessary facilities).  Landlord has 3 days to make repairs once tenant(s) tell him/her orally/writing.  (If the tenant is at fault, repairs can take longer.)  If beyond 3 days, landlord must tell tenant why and when repairs are to be done.  

	Non-Compliance Repairs            are for health or safety violation(s) needing repairs.  Tenant should inform landlord immediately.  If no action taken, tenant can call the City & County Dept. of Health.  Mainly concerns common areas (hallways, shared kitchen & baths, walkways inside of property, garbage & storage areas, etc.)  Ex.  Cockroach infestation (crawling or dead everywhere), broken glass, dead animal/bird, bodily fluids, portion of building falling apart, leaking roof, exposed electrical wiring, stairs and/or handrail loose/ broken, fallen sinks, flooding, fire, etc.  If government inspector does visit property and finds any violation(s), landlord has five business days to fix problem.  If cleanup/repairs take longer than that, landlord must tell tenant(s) why and when repairs will be made.  

	General Repairs                     considered non-emergency or no violation to health or safety codes.  If tenant has repairs to be made in his/her unit, tenant must write note to landlord about such repairs.  Landlord has 12 business days to do repairs.  If more time is needed, landlord must tell tenant(s) why and when repairs will be made.  

Tenant’s Absence                If you plan to be away 20 days, or more, you must tell landlord in writing.  Why?  20+ days = abandonment of unit.  Means you “walked away from your apartment” or you “quit living there”.  Landlord could repossess your place (depends on what type of lease you have).  Terrible?  Think:  Did you leave town for good?  Were you just staying at a friend’s?  Caring for a sick one?  Or just on vacation?  Landlord can’t read your mind!  During your disappearance, should landlord keep an eye on your unit?  Call your next of kin (family/friend)?  Think the worse or wait until rent is due when you might show up?  Be responsible and keep a good tenant history record.  

HAWAIIAN HUMAN SOCIETY     –  2700 Waialae Av / S King St 
(across Contessa Apts – 38 story bldg).   HHS is an animal shelter.  Many free brochures, including the Guide to Pet Friendly Rentals on Oahu.  (Open daily 5:30a-9:30p)         946-2187

Abandoned Possessions              (You move out and left stuff behind in the apt.)  In this situation, what becomes of your belongings?  Landlord can store (tenant pays), sell, or donate.  If landlord sells or donates, he/she must mail you a 15-day written notice to your last known or forwarding address of what will happen to your things.  After the 15-day notice, landlord must place a For Sale ad in a daily paper (general circulation) for 3 consecutive days.  The sale proceeds, less any back rent, damages, storage, advertising, and sale costs, are placed into a trust for the tenant for 30 days.  If there’s no word from you by then, landlord keeps the money.  (For all this, Do Not Expect a good reference! Next time, double-check that you have taken everything.)  

Grace Period         There’s no state law saying landlords must give you a grace period (extra free time) to pay rent.  A landlord may demand payment of rent anytime after it’s due.  Five days after your landlord gives you notice to pay rent, he/she may sue you for eviction.  It’s simply best to pay the rent in full before the due date.  A common question landlords and real estate agents ask each other about former tenants, “Did the tenant pay on time and in full?”

Light Bulbs  Did you know that on Landlord/Tenant Lease Agreements (after Rev 5/97) tenants are responsible for replacing any light bulbs within their unit.  

Turning Off Utilities                                Unless you abandon (“walk away”) or surrender (“to give up”) your unit, landlord can’t interrupt or turn-off any utilities (gas, electric, hot/cold water).  (Ex. Lower water pressure or undo some electrical outlets or gas lines.)  If it happens, see a lawyer.  (See Law section below.)

LANDLORD  No-No’s
Unreasonable Entry                         If landlord or reps (ex. repair persons) are given landlord’s permission to enter your unit for non-emergency cases and without your permission, you can either terminate your rental agreement or find a lawyer.  Landlord is liable for any theft, casualty (bodily harm or anything lost, destroyed, or made useless) or damage caused by unit entry.  Landlord has to ask you first.  

Wrongful Lockouts                  If tenant is locked out overnight without good cause (good reason) or without a court order, tenant can either recover possession or end apt lease.  Either way, tenant can also get two month’s rent either cash or free rent.  You decide.  

Fire or Fire/Casualty Damage      If your unit is considered partly or entirely unusable by fire or casualty damage, you can immediately move out.  (Get a copy of fire and/or police report directly from officials.  See no police?  Call them immediately and ask for a report.)  Notify landlord within one week, or sooner, of your move out date.  Rental agreement ends on that day. 

It’s the end of your lease.  Time to renew lease or move out?        
( For more info, read the Handbook for Hawaii Residential Landlord-Tenant Code. See References section at end. )    

In case you didn’t know, Hawaii has no rent control.  Before 30-days of end of lease, tenant must decide whether to stay or move.  Landlord should be told in writing  (mail it Certified, Return Receipt for proof of your mailing.  Holds up in court.)  If you plan to move, you must give a minimum 28-day notice.  You have to pay your last month’s rent, which means you cannot use your security deposit as rent payment.  

Six Month/One Year Lease (fixed term rentals)          If you do stay on and fail to notify landlord, you may become a “holdover” tenant.  “Hold-Over” means you might have to pay twice the rent for every day you stay beyond the end of your lease.  You could also be sued for eviction.  Avoid mistakes or problems.  If you wrote the landlord to say you plan to stay and hear nothing, it means you can stay on a month-to-month basis and pay the same amount of rent and lease terms.  It’s strongly suggested you follow-up your letter with a courtesy call.  By the way, your landlord has the right to end your fixed lease without any notice.  It helps to keep on friendly terms with your landlord. 

Month-To-Month Lease      Landlord or tenant can end a month-to-month lease and no reason is needed.  Landlord must give a 45-day notice.  (120-days notice is required if building is to be demolished, converted to a condo or vacation rental.)  If tenant cancels lease, a 28-day notice is required.

Week-To-Week Lease                    Either the landlord or tenant can tell the other, orally or in writing to end lease.  A 10-day notice is required.  

Final Inspection:  Moving Out          By law, final inspections are not required.  However, having one clears any dispute(s) between the landlord and tenant.  Helpful?  Pretend you had a furnished unit and moved out.  You also remembered to return the keys.  Days or weeks later, you’re in contact with your former landlord about your security deposit.  He/she says you broke an item and there’s something missing.  Could someone else have broken the item?  (Ex.  New tenant?)  Did you or the landlord remove the missing item by mistake?  A final inspection settles disputes and clears your name.  

Final Inspection, A Second Chance             By law, tenants aren’t given a second chance to correct inspection fault(s).  Some landlords do give second chances.  To avoid this hassle, fix all flaws before the first final inspection.  Fill-in holes in walls  (tooth paste works wonders), scrub the kitchen & bath; windows & screens; sweep & mop floors; clean fridge & stove well.  Good, cheap cleaning agents:  Simple Green and Citrus Orange Cleaner (they don’t leave any residue).  

GOVERNMENT INSPECTORS
Note:  Before calling any inspector, did you inform the landlord, orally or in writing, about the problem(s)?   Did landlord have enough time to fix it?  There are only a small number of inspectors for thousands of units.  Likely, they’ll ask you if you did contact your landlord first.

SECTION 8 Rental Assistance Branch,  842 Bethel St, F1, Hon.   527-5909    fax 527-5545
					1000 Ulu’ohi’a, #204, Kapolei      692-5815    fax 692-5816
 www.co.honolulu.hi.us 
CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU		Main  Info   523-2489	       TTY 527-5166

  Mayor’s  Complaint Ofc (Mayor’s Ofc, 530  S King St, Rm 300, Hon.)    		523-4381
  Business License (Customer Svcs Dept, Lic & Permits Div)  	24-Hrs  	532-7700
  Fire  Inspections (Fire Dept)  (Fire   extinguishers requiring   annual checks)	831-7765
  Water Complaints (Bd of Water Supply)  Leaking faucets, discolored water 	748-5000
  
CITY & COUNTY Planning  & Permit Dept. Building Div.

  Building  Code Inspection	Ex.  Roof/walls/ceilings/floors need repair.		523-4276
  Building  Permit   Status	Ex.  Bldg repairs,  add-ons,  demolition.   (Hotline)	527-5777
  Electrical  Code Inspection	Ex.  Frequent light  outages, loose wires.		523-4391
  Housing  Code – Vacant & Sidewalk  Inspection   (Big holes/cracks/buckles)	527-6308
  Plumbing  Code Inspection	Ex.  Broken/rusty pipes; water back-ups.		523-4396

STATE OFFICES – General Info & Switchboard				586-2211

  Commerce & Consumer Affairs Dept. – Consumer Dial  (24-Hr)  Tapes		587-1234

  Consumer Resource Center provides:					587-3222
    1.  Verification   of  current  status of existing  licensees or business
	(Does landlord have the proper license to operate as a rooming or boarding
	     house or hotel?)
    2.  File   complaints  against  licensees &  businesses  (grading a report  card).
    3.  Complaint  history   record  of licensees & business  (a look at the landlord’s old
             report card.  Good/so-so/failed.)

 State Health Dept. (Frequently  called Nos.)  Main  Ofc Info (M-F  8-4:30p)    586-4400
  Asbestos/lead/indoor air   (landlord  may have you sign a  waiver*) 		586-5800
  Drinking   water**    (smelly   water;   yellow-reddish  color;   etc.) 		586-4258
  Hazard evaluation & response (tossed vehicle tires, oil, lead acid batteries, etc.)	586-4249
  Noise pollution***    (construction  within   or next to property;  etc.)		586-4700
  Sanitation   (garbage/rubbish   cans must have lids,  stored separate area) 	586-8000
  Vector Control  (roaches,  mice,  rats,  mosquitoes, flies,  etc.)			483-2535

The above situations represent only some cases.  Call the appropriate  number  for more  info.
*   Sometimes, you just have to accept the facts and sign a waiver if  you really  want the apt.  
**     First  call  C&C Board of Water Supply, Water Trouble  office (M-F   7a-3p)	527-5207
	For water quality  complaints  (leaking  faucets, discolored water…)	527-5200
***     Not to be confused with neighbor’s loud TV or stereo – a simple volume  adjustment.

LEAD PROBLEMS?     Paint,  Dust,  Soil,  etc.

Contact EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

State of Hawaii, Dept of Health    www.state.hi.us     586-4304  / 541-2710
Hawaii Federal Ofc, Prince Federal Kuhio Bldg, 300 Ala Moana Blvd, Rm 5-152, Hon.     
Federal Publications (PST 10a-3p) General Info  (8-12p &  1-4p)  744-1500 / 1510
Federal #9 Regional Ofc, 75 Hawthorne St, SF,  CA 94105	415-744-1124
Center’s Clearinghouse  1-800-424-LEAD  TDD 1-800-526-5456    Fax   202-659-1192
Website:  www.epa.gov/region09    E-Mail:  EHC@CAIS.com   Hon. Ofc TTY 744-1514

FAIR HOUSING RIGHTS

Discrimination in Real Property Transactions?  (Renting)

If you believe you have been, now are, or may be a victim (suffer from loss, or being tricked, cheated, or by fraud) of housing discrimination  -- denied housing on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, marital status, ancestry/national origin, age, disability, HIV infection, or because your family includes children – you must file within 180 days after the event happened.  Have on-hand dates and facts; witnesses and documents, if any.  Always tell Hawaii Civil Rights Commission your present address and phone so they can contact you easily.  

Hawaii Civil Rights Commission  (HCRC, Hawaii State Government)

830 Punchbowl St, Rm 411, Hon. 96813  (M-F 7:45-4:30p)	Ofc 586-8636		Info 586-8640		TTY 586-8636	Fax 586-8655
		Website:   www.state.hi.us/hcrc	E-Mail:    HCRC@aloha.net

U.S. Department Of Housing and Urban Development

There’re local, regional, and federal HUD offices.  Need help from HUD?  Contact your local HUD office first.  Still have questions?  Next, try your regional office.  Finally, call the headquarters office.  

What’s prohibited?  In Rental Housing:  No one may take any of the following actions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or handicap (disability):  

- Refuse to rent housing; 
- Refuse to negotiate for housing;		
- Make housing available;
- Falsely deny that housing is available for rent	
- Deny a dwelling;
- Provide different housing services or facilities;
- For profit, persuade owners to rent (blockbusting);
- Set different terms, conditions, or privileges for rental of a dwelling;
- Deny anyone access to, or membership in, a facility/service related to rental of housing.  

For Compliance & Enforcement, call/send Complaint Form to one of the following HUD offices:  

LOCAL FEDERAL OFFICE:	Dept of Housing & Urban Development	(M-F     8-4p)
				Hawaii State Office
				500 Ala Moana Blvd, Tower 3, F1, Hon.  96813   www.hud.gov
General Info  522-8175	   	TTY 522-8193     	Fax  522-8194  

Pick-up free pamphlets:  (targeted to low-income persons)
“Fair Housing-It’s Your Right” and a HUD Rental Listing

REGIONAL FEDERAL  OFC:	Fair Housing Enforcement Center	(M-F 8:15-4:45p)
				U.S. Dept of Housing & Urban Development
				Phillip Burton Federal Bldg & U.S. Courthouse
				450 Golden Gate Av, SF, CA  94102				

	1-415-436-8400          or     1-800-347-3739		www.hud.gov

HEADQUARTERS FED OFC:	U.S. Dept of Housing & Urban  Development
				Ofc of Fair  Housing  & Equal Opportunity
				451 – 7th St, SW, Rm  5204,  Washington, DC  20410-2000

	- Fair Housing Discrimination Hot Line/Customer Svc Ctr  (M-F  8-5p EST)
	  (Requests for HUD-FHA regulations; other publications)	1-800-669-9777

	- Fair Housing Concerns     1-800-374-3247     TTY   1-800-877-8339

	- Housing Counseling for Renters   1-800-569-4287	TTY 1-800-358-6216

( Civil Rights  Act of 1968, as amended by the Fair Housing Amendment Act of 1988, provides )
(civil  rights  protection to applicants and tenants of rented or leased residential  dwelling          )
(units.   These rights  are also included in  Chapter 515, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS)  which    )
( further   expands the protection  provided by  State law.					           )

SECTION 8   CONTACTS

HUD-FHA  Rental  Housing – Section 8   (M-F    8-4p)      808-522-8185    x3        Fax 522-8194

Public  Housing and Section 8  Certificates:
  Housing  &  Community  Development (HCDC) Hawaii    ( M-F    7:45-4:30p)	832-5960
  HCDC, Rent Subsidy (Sec 8/Rent Supplement)  TTY 832-6083     Fax 832-3061    Ofc 832-6040

  City &  County of Honolulu  Community  Asst Div,  Rental  Asst Branch  (Section 8)
	842  Bethel St, Hon.     527-5909       and	  1000  Ulu’ohi’a , #204,   Kapolei    692-5815

SAFE KEEPING OF DOCUMENTS
Personal Papers / Receipts / Photos / Etc.

Documents.  Any papers you’ve signed like an apt lease; inspection sheet; inventory list; house rules; rent payment receipts; cleaning & maintenance guidelines; lead paint warning; etc.  Before you sign, check all written areas on forms.  Double-check dollar amounts and dates.  Never read them?  Keep them anyway!  If you have a court appearance one day, your lawyer* will want those important papers.  Remember, what’s in writing, talks the loudest in a judge’s court.  

Place your papers in a safe and secure place.  Get a manila file folder or pocket folder to keep your papers in neat order.  Remember those photos!  Another storage method, buy a cheap tool box (Home Depot sells them for about $10).  Fold the papers and place in separate envelops for each category.  Tool boxes with the flap and pad lock hole can lock.  Remember, secure those bank statements, social security & welfare letters, ATM cards, IDs, doctor & school papers, etc.

*  Free or cheap legal help is available at the Legal Aid offices or the Hawaii Disability Rights Center, Fair Housing Agencies, etc.  (See below.)

LEGAL HELP

Legal Aid Society of Hawaii (LASH)   (8 state-wide offices) 

  Honolulu (main office)  924 Bethel St (S King & Merchant Sts)       527-8024   

     (Hon. Ofc Hrs.  M-F 9-11:30a & 1-4p)    Recorded Law Messages    527-8000

Free & Immediate Counsel & Advice: 	Low-income 536-4302;  Below Middle Income 527-8027.  Self-Help brochures & packets & simplified court forms available for $2.00.  Honolulu office also has free notary publics, access to Internet & E-Mail, typewriters, and mini self-help library.  

  Waianae  Office, near Dist. Park  85-670 Farrington  Hwy	           696-6321
  Windward  Office, 47-200 Waihee Rd, #104, Kahaluu	   		     239-5707

	LASH Website:   www.legalaidhawaii.org	    Hon. Ofc, Hrs  (M-F 8-5p)

Legal Aid is a non-profit corp. helping people living below 125% of poverty level.  (Having Medicaid qualifies you for nominal fees or free services.)  Available help in divorce, domestic violence, family, housing, public benefits, consumer law, and income maintenance.  Walk-in clients; intakes (via phone); Self-Help Access (library, computers…); Center for Equal Justice; phone scripts; private housing evictions; etc.  

Any senior (60+), regardless of income,   can  call  the Legal HotLine for free  counsel &  advice   536-0011 (or toll free 1-888-536-0011 on neighbor islands).    Leave a message by 1:00p  (M - F) and your call will be returned between 1:00 - 3:30p same day.  

Affordable Lawyer, a project of the Legal Aid Society

924  Bethel St,  Hon.  		527-8027

If you don’t meet Legal Aid’s low-income rules, you may want to seek legal services at Affordable Lawyer.  They offer low-cost fees for individuals   and families   of moderate means.  Services:  Advanced Health Care Directives, Simple  Wills, Bankruptcy, etc.

Hawaii Disability Rights Center

(Formerly the Protection and Advocacy Agency of Hawaii)   TDD 1-800-882-1057
	
900 Fort Street Mall, Ste 1040, Hon.  96813  (M-F 8-5p)  949-2922   fax 949-2928
	
     www.HawaiiDisabilityRights.org     Info@HawaiiDisabilityRights.org

“The right to freedom from discrimination in obtaining and maintaining housing; and to keep companion service animals in one’s home.”  Call, write, or visit to find out about their other services available for the disabled.  

Other Lawyers & Phone Scripts   (Info tapes)

Lawyer Referral & Information Service, 1132 Bishop St, Ste 906, Hon.	537-9140
No walk-ins: contact by phone/mail/website    www.HawaiiLawyerreferral.com

State, Office of the Public Defender, 1130 N Nimitz Hwy, #A-254, Hon. 	586-2100
	(Eagle Café is on the ground floor.)

Hawaii State Bar Association, 1132 Bishop St, Ste 906, Hon.   537-1868 

LAW  Line:  (phone scripts)  528-5297	or      www.hsba.org
	A service of Hawaii Judiciary &  Hawaii State Bar Assn.  Phone scripts on different topics of the law.  Gives info about the law; not a substitute for legal advice.  For a list of all legal topics, either call Hawaii State Bar Assn (give your name & address) Ofc  537-1868  or the Internet.  

MEDIATION CENTER – Settling  disputes  nicely

The  Medication Center of the Pacific, Inc.	
     680 Iwilei Rd, Ste 530, Hon. 96817  (M-F 8:30-4p)  521-6767	fax 262-2870
     PO Box 1780, Kailua  96734    (Windward area)	262-0730

Mediator:  A friendly, go-between person who’s trained and experienced.  He/she shows up by agreement or request of either party, and tries to settle disagreements between both parties.  

SMALL CLAIMS COURT Landlord-Tenant Disputes

District Court of the First Judicial Circuit, Civil Div.		       
	1111 Alakea St / S Hotel St, F3, Hon.  96813     www.court.state.hi.us
		(Office & 24-Hour   tapes)  538-5151     (M-F  8-4:15p)

Filing fee:  $35.00.  Up to $3,500 for security deposit claims.  Judge decides what evidence is pertinent (having some connection with the matter at hand; related).  Judge’s decision, based on evidence (proof, testimony, documentation, verification) is final.  There is no appeal.  

Pick-up:  Your Guide To The Small  Claims  Court  (Q & A pamphlet – free video show.)

REFERENCES – For  the  layperson

THE HAWAII RESIDENTIAL 
LANDLORD-TENANT CODE HANDBOOK  ($2.00)

[ Based upon the Hawaii Revised  Statutes (H.R.S.), Chapter 521 ]  
Available at the State Office of Consumer Protection, Landlord-Tenant Office
	235 S Beretania St, Rm 801, Hon.  96813  (across Gov’s mansion)
	 	Ofc Hrs: M-F  7:45-4:30p		www.Hawaii.gov/DCCA/OC
 	Oahu: 586-2634 Landlord-Tenant Hot Line        Outer Isles: 1-800-513-8886
	Live questions: 8:00a-12:00p (24-Hour tape: Landlord/Tenant code 587-1234)  

Hawaii Revised Statutes   (Hawaii State Law Books)	586-0255

Available at state public libraries & law libraries.  H.R.S. are reference books which can’t be checked out, but you’re welcome to photocopy the 15-volume set if  you’ve got time!   Of course, you can buy it at the Lieutenant Governor’s office.  The price is about $400.00.  Call the Lt. Gov’s office for the current price of the latest volume.  It’s wonderful, informative reading to start your sunshine day!

SOURCES – CHEAP RENTALS

Daily newspapers;  Penny Saver; Rentals Illustrated; MidWeek; Island Weekly; Honolulu Weekly; UH-Manoa bulletin boards; Landlord-Tenant handbook; Hawaii  Revised  Statutes (Chapter 521), Section 8 main office bulletin board; HUD;  word-of-mouth.  (At newsstands, markets, stores, libraries, blah, blah, blah!)    Oh, and the Verizon telephone white pages.  

Work by P. Stephens (P.S.),  A Mental Health Consumer.         (Rev. March 2004)