Frequently Asked Questions

HRHPA is a statewide, member-driven advocacy and education organization for long-term rental housing providers—especially mom-and-pop, self-managing landlords. We provide tools, resources, advocacy, and community support to help rental housing providers operate responsibly and sustainably in Hawaiʻi.

Any individual or family who provides long-term rental housing in Hawaiʻi—whether you own one unit or several—is welcome. You do not need to be a REALTOR®, professional property manager, or part of a large investor group.

Members get: Updates on changing laws and regulations that impact landlords, practical education for DIY landlords, policy advocacy at the county and state levels, access to best-practice forms and guides, a network of other local housing providers, and a unified voice to counterbalance efforts that marginalize small landlords.

HRHPA is an advocacy-forward organization. We advocate for sensible, balanced housing policy that supports both stable tenancies and a viable rental housing market. We are not partisan, and we do not endorse political candidates.

We provide webinars and workshops, landlord how-to guides, checklists for move-ins and maintenance, updates on bills and court cases, and sample policies and templates. All content is designed for real-world use and is for informational/educational purposes only.

We provide general information, not personalized legal counsel. We help members understand Hawaiʻi's landlord-tenant laws at a high level, but any situation-specific legal questions must be addressed with a qualified attorney.

Key priorities include fair, balanced landlord-tenant laws, preserving a landlord's right to manage and protect their property, transparent housing regulations, protection against policies that reduce housing supply, and supporting policies that keep long-term rentals available.

We are focused on the DIY landlord—the 1-to-4 unit provider who is often left out of policy conversations. Most organizations represent property managers or large associations. HRHPA fills the gap with education and advocacy tailored to everyday housing providers.

No. Our mission is long-term rental housing. We do not advocate for or against vacation rental operations, and believe that all housing providers should follow all local and state ordinances and laws.

Currently, membership is free. Soon (early 2027), we will have members-only content and membership pricing structured to be affordable for small rental housing providers. Discounts may be available for multi-unit owners or early members.

Members receive monthly newsletters, legislative alerts during session, special notices when new rules take effect, and invitations to meetings, workshops, and trainings.

No. Participation is optional. Many members join simply to stay informed and support advocacy efforts. Others volunteer for committees, testify at hearings, or help with outreach.

No. This organization is specifically for rental housing providers. However, our educational content often includes renter-specific information to help housing providers build strong relationships with renters.

Dues will fund advocacy at the state and county levels, legal and policy research, educational materials, outreach to lawmakers and the public, and administrative costs. Transparency is a core value.

Opportunities include serving on advocacy or community-relations committees, sharing expertise for landlord education, assisting with outreach or events, testifying on legislation, and helping grow the network of mom-and-pop providers statewide.