Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Hawaii Public Housing Authority
Hawaii Public Housing Authority Emergency Rules Relating to COVID-19 Emergency
Section 10 - Other Charges
Current through August, 2024
(a) The authority shall not charge the tenant fees, penalties, or other charges related to nonpayment of rent until the 120-day temporary moratorium on eviction filings has passed pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Pub L No. 116-136 (March 27, 2020) which is attached as Exhibit A. This rule applies to Chapter 15-186 State-Aided Elderly Public Housing Projects, Chapter 15-193 State-Aided Family Public Housing Projects, and section 17-2028-64 Federally-Assisted Public Housing Projects.
(b) The authority may charge a family, in addition to monthly rent and applicable utility charges, maintenance costs such as costs to repair tenant-caused damages to the dwelling unit, including appliances or equipment furnished by the authority, that are in excess of ordinary wear and tear, and costs to repair to project buildings, facilities. or common areas damaged by the action of, or negligence of the family or the family's guest or visitor.