Short-Term Rentals

Hawaiian Judge Rules For Home Owner Rentals

Srividya Kalyanaraman
Maui

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Hawaiian judge favors home owner rentals that existed pre-ordinance

Good morning, and happy new year, folks. Hope 2024 is off to a good start. Today we’re considering the opportunities and challenges of themed rentals, and an important court decision in Hawaii. We'll also take a peak into 2024 with a forecast.

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A district court judge in Hawaii ruled in favor of a group of property owners, granting a permanent injunction against an ordinance passed in 2022. The ruling allows existing short-term rentals to continue their operations and advertising.

Ordinance 22-7 passed in October 2022, and redefined “short-term” rentals from a minimum of 30 to 90 days, making rentals from 30 to 89 days illegal and subject to fines.