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- GENERAL INFORMATION ON LANDLORD-TENANT CODEA prospective tenant should always inspect a rental unit carefully to see if it meets with the tenant’s needs and expectations. All damage and problems needing correction should be identified with the landlord and noted in the rental contract, or the landlord may hold the new tenant responsible for existing problems later. The landlord’s intentions […]
- §16-301-2 Public records and information.§16-301-2 Public records and information. (a) All public records, as defined in section 92-50, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall be available for inspection in the office of consumer protection during regular business hours. (b) Any person may obtain information on matters within the jurisdiction of the office of consumer protection by inquiring in person during regular […]
- News Release: State Obtains Permanent Injunction, $1M in Mortgage Rescue Fraud Case DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS Office of Consumer Protection NEIL ABERCROMBIE GOVERNOR KEALII S. LOPEZ DIRECTOR BRUCE KIM OCP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2014 State Obtains Permanent Injunction, $1M in Mortgage Rescue Fraud Case Court Orders $168,000 in Restitution for Homeowners HONOLULU —The […]
- News Release: Office of Consumer Protection Reminds Public of Price Cap DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS Office of Consumer Protection NEIL ABERCROMBIE GOVERNOR KEALII S. LOPEZ DIRECTOR BRUCE KIM OCP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 7, 2014 Office of Consumer Protection Reminds Public of Price Caps OCP Urges Consumers to Report Potential Price Gouging HONOLULU — Office of Consumer […]
- Gas Energy ServicesAn attractive alternative to using electric power to heat water, cook food, and dry laundry is gas energy. Clean, reliable, and efficient, gas provides both residential and business customers a viable way to perform these and other daily tasks. On the U.S. Mainland, an abundant supply of natural gas not only allows people to heat […]
- April 28-29 – Hawai‘i County Emergency Rental Assistance Program MeetingsThe County of Hawai‘i and seven local nonprofits announced that they will be hosting a series of meetings with community and business leaders on a plan to provide $21 million in rent and utility assistance grants to residents impacted by COVID-19. The meetings will present current data from the Hawai‘i County Emergency Rental Assistance Program […]
- RELEASE: Dean Nishina Named State’s Consumer AdvocateDEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN DIRECTOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 5, 2017 Dean Nishina Named State’s Consumer Advocate HONOLULU – Dean Nishina has been named executive director for Department of Commerce and Consumer Affair’s Division of Consumer Advocacy (DCA), effective January 1. He has been serving […]
- As 5,000th EV is registered in Hawai‘i, Drive Electric Hawai‘i is formed to promote electric transportation for a clean energy futureView as PDF HONOLULU Dec. 20, 2016 – Eight key organizations have agreed to collaborate on electrification of ground transportation in Hawai‘i as an essential part of achieving the state’s clean energy goals. Drive Electric Hawai‘i seeks to accelerate adoption of electric vehicles through coordinated collaboration, and to make it easier to expand vehicle-charging infrastructure in a […]
- Hawaiian Electric customers targeted in elaborate scamsScammers are using more elaborate schemes to steal money from Hawaiian Electric customers — but don’t become a victim! In some recent cases, scammers have contacted real estate agents and threatened to immediately shut off power to their listing if payment was not made. Customers should be reminded that Hawaiian Electric will never threaten immediate […]
- Your Telephone BillWith any product or service, you must pay the provider in order to receive the product or service. Likewise with telecommunications services, you must pay your service provider in order to continue to stay connected to the telephone network. Many changes are occurring within the telecommunications industry. Some of those changes have become apparent on […]