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Bill 9: Reclaim Housing for Maui Residents
Show Up for the Minatoya Phase-Out – Monday, June 9 at 10AM Maui is at a crossroads. On Monday, June 9, the County Council’s Housing and Land Use Committee will hear public testimony on Bill 9, a measure that could begin phasing out the Minatoya list—a legal loophole that currently allows thousands of short-term rentals…
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Maui’s Housing Emergency: The Need for Rental Assistance
Rental assistance programs are one of the most effective, immediate ways we can provide relief to families across the island. These programs don’t just help individuals—they strengthen our entire community. Now, more than ever, we need local solutions—and rental assistance is one we can act on right now.
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A Successful Night at Our Renter’s Rights Training!
Last night’s Renter’s Rights Training was one of our best! We had a solid turnout with lots of new faces in attendance, which tells us that more and more Maui residents are eager to learn about their rights and resources. One of the highlights of the evening was the opportunity for attendees to get answers…
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You can raise your voice in many ways: Research is one.
Empowering Change: Your Voice Matters in the Fight for Tenants’ Rights In the quest for change, it’s crucial to have our facts straight, especially when addressing our leaders and advocating for essential reforms. In Maui, where tenants’ rights are a pressing concern, one way to ensure that we are well-informed and equipped with the most…
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Know Your Rights: Join Us for a Free Renter’s Rights Training
Renting in Maui can be challenging, especially in the wake of the growing housing crisis following the 2023 wildfires. Many renters face issues like unclear lease terms, unexpected eviction notices, or difficulties getting their security deposits back. Landlords may not be clear on what the landlord tenant code actually says. (HINT: It often doesn’t say…
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Have Your Say: Public Hearings on Maui’s $1.6 Billion Disaster Recovery Plan
The road to rebuilding Maui is long, and how we navigate it will shape our island’s future for generations to come. A significant step in this process is the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding, which will provide $1.6 billion to support recovery efforts from the 2023 Maui wildfires. This funding, allocated by…
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HB2742 Explained: Small Steps Toward Housing Stability in Hawaii
Hawaii House Bill 2742 (HB2742) addresses significant housing concerns by amending the state’s Landlord-Tenant Code. The bill’s provisions aim to balance the rights of tenants and landlords during emergencies, particularly following events like the devastating wildfires in Maui. Key Elements of HB2742: Impacts of HB2742: This legislation helps mitigate homelessness and housing insecurity by: HB2742…
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Empowering Maui Renters: Know Your Rights Training Event Recap
This week the Maui Housing Hui held a renter’s rights training at the Cameron Center. The event aimed to empower renters by providing them with comprehensive information on their rights and responsibilities. In collaboration with Speak Out and Up Law, this social justice initiative training session covered a wide range of topics, including landlord-tenant law,…
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Maui Housing Hui Research: Impact of FEMA Direct Lease Program
Did you know that the Maui Housing Hui performs research as one of the many ways it works to help improve our community? Data assists our leadership to make informed decisions and it helps our community understand the problems it needs to solve. It is how we provide evidence of what is truly happening in…
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