The state has officially agreed to review our housing regulations and address the concerns that brought us together. This result represents a meaningful shift toward stability for our local residents. We should remain attentive as these new policies take shape but today we recognize the clear impact of our collective …
December 29, 2016
Final supporters
This petition is to stop unfair housing practices in the state of Hawaii.
Our objective is to ensure the state is fully aware of the issues affecting Hawaii and provide recommended solutions for review. In addressing these issues we hope to make change, legislate bills/laws in benefit to our people assisting with cost of living and an increase of housing for the people of the Island at a rate that is fair.
By signing this petition you are supporting the motion to place regulations and make change. You are concerned with the lack of housing for residents,sales to non-Hawaii residents, inflated rates, permit process and/or discrimination against tenants, and would like to see this matter reviewed and addressed by our State Representative.
The matters to address and recommended solutions (below) are provided by residents of Hawaii. You are welcome and encouraged to send a letter regarding your views, recommendations and experiences to [email protected]. All applicable letters received to be attached to this petition for review by our state representative.
Please visit our Facebook Page and get involved:
Bigisland Providinghomes
Please remember, housing is a right not privilege!
*Matters to address and recommended solutions: (Please, feel free to add)
1.) Increases in cost of living exceed rate of pay:
* Evaluate and place regulations on increases, including but not limited to housing rental rates, purchased goods and leisurely activities.
* Charge residents accordingly and increase rates for tourist or increase Hawaii rate of pay to reflect cost of living.
2.) Limited long term rentals:
* Evaluate the percentage of vacation/short term rentals vs long term rental homes. Place regulations on the permitted short term rentals ensuring the percentage does not exceed a certain ratio and there are enough homes for residents of the island.
* Strictly enforce TAT and GET is paid on permitted vacation rentals.
3.) Long-term rental rate caps:
* Enforce rent control by capping rental rates and regulate increases based on property value, including renovations/improvements. In enforcing a rental rate cap and regulating increases, by adopting rent control, we are ensuring the rental market is fair to both homeowner and tenant.
4.) Discrimination against tenants:
* Strictly enforce fair housing laws and penalties if violated.
* Prohibit property managers/homeowners from collecting multiple applications proceeding a qualifying applicant.
5.) Permit process for new/existing construction:
* Analyze and implement a written plan resulting in more a more efficient method in pulling permits.
6.) Renters causing damage/ leaving property in poor condition:
* Allow homeowners to add the cost of a bi weekly-monthly maid service to the rental contracts with a stipulation that the lease may be terminated with a 30 day notice if the maid reports ill activity or mistreatment of the property.
7.) Real Estate:
* Regulate the percentage of housing/property sold to investors/non-Hawaii residents.
8.) Loss of Family Land
* *Recommendations Needed*
Mahalo Nui Loa!
Updates
December 17, 2016
The stories coming into my inbox reveal a consistent pattern of hardship that goes beyond mere statistics. These personal accounts provide a clear picture of the struggle for stability that so many of our neighbors face daily. I am currently organizing these testimonies to ensure that when we present our case to our representatives, the human impact is undeniable.
December 17, 2016
Seeing this movement grow confirms that the struggle for fair housing is felt deeply across our islands. This level of engagement reinforces the urgency of our goal to secure affordable living for every resident.
Reached 100 supporters
December 17, 2016
63 Comments
Hope to see change! ! Me and my partner work full time and still can't barely afford to live !! Born and raised in Hawaii. Hawaiian mix blood !! What a shame that we need to be in such poverty and rent is so high we can't wait to see change
Love this! Too many of us locals, born and raised in HI have a hard time looking for rentals! The people should always have priority. We have a large family consisting of 8 children and we often get denied because our family is too large! I hope they make a change and make living here in our home Island easier for the people of HI.
I am a home owner with a rental and I am appalled at the recent increase in rent because of the lack of availability due to people renting short term to tourist with airbnb etc
As a single mom of two children and being disabled...ive been facing homelessness for almost a year. There is not enough help for low income housing.
I'm disappointed with the way rental agencies and landlords can ask for a 20, 30, 40, 50, or even a 75 dollar nonrefundable application fee. I mean really? Plus you times that 20 applicants. You do the math. Yet they can let all these foreclosed houses just sit there and rot.
I strongly believe this needs to happen and Im happy that there is more people who see this and bring it to light because their are so many loopholes that corporations can get away with as of getting all this land for pennies on a dollar and try to take over all of our small businesses which Hawaii is well known for . Also our infrastructure is not built for all these people to keep moving here we should have a say. It is only a small island that everyone thinks they can just move here . We need to adapt laws like New Zealand where you can visit but you cant move here and we definitely need educated Hawaiians in office.No more vehicles on our roads .
Hawaii alone is being over developed and the cost/sacrifice for residents is financial, culture and aina/(economy). We should only develop if it contributes to all areas. New developments should cater to residents, restorations of resources, Promoting education. Residents or hawaiians are resources to what the islands are today. Through the reciprocal relationship between residents, state and economy with one taking care of the other. (Live,spend, taxes , laws ect...all done to malama the other.) events of today should show that government is supporting the hawaiians as a nationality of people. A people whose recognition is still being brought to light. I say this with the intent that Hawaiians are a factor of all three areas. Economy 1. the wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services 2. careful management of available resources.
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The state has officially agreed to review our housing regulations and address the concerns that brought us together. This result represents a meaningful shift toward stability for our local residents. We should remain attentive as these new policies take shape but today we recognize the clear impact of our collective …
December 29, 2016
Final supporters
This petition is to stop unfair housing practices in the state of Hawaii.
Our objective is to ensure the state is fully aware of the issues affecting Hawaii and provide recommended solutions for review. In addressing these issues we hope to make change, legislate bills/laws in benefit to our people assisting with cost of living and an increase of housing for the people of the Island at a rate that is fair.
By signing this petition you are supporting the motion to place regulations and make change. You are concerned with the lack of housing for residents,sales to non-Hawaii residents, inflated rates, permit process and/or discrimination against tenants, and would like to see this matter reviewed and addressed by our State Representative.
The matters to address and recommended solutions (below) are provided by residents of Hawaii. You are welcome and encouraged to send a letter regarding your views, recommendations and experiences to [email protected]. All applicable letters received to be attached to this petition for review by our state representative.
Please visit our Facebook Page and get involved:
Bigisland Providinghomes
Please remember, housing is a right not privilege!
*Matters to address and recommended solutions: (Please, feel free to add)
1.) Increases in cost of living exceed rate of pay:
* Evaluate and place regulations on increases, including but not limited to housing rental rates, purchased goods and leisurely activities.
* Charge residents accordingly and increase rates for tourist or increase Hawaii rate of pay to reflect cost of living.
2.) Limited long term rentals:
* Evaluate the percentage of vacation/short term rentals vs long term rental homes. Place regulations on the permitted short term rentals ensuring the percentage does not exceed a certain ratio and there are enough homes for residents of the island.
* Strictly enforce TAT and GET is paid on permitted vacation rentals.
3.) Long-term rental rate caps:
* Enforce rent control by capping rental rates and regulate increases based on property value, including renovations/improvements. In enforcing a rental rate cap and regulating increases, by adopting rent control, we are ensuring the rental market is fair to both homeowner and tenant.
4.) Discrimination against tenants:
* Strictly enforce fair housing laws and penalties if violated.
* Prohibit property managers/homeowners from collecting multiple applications proceeding a qualifying applicant.
5.) Permit process for new/existing construction:
* Analyze and implement a written plan resulting in more a more efficient method in pulling permits.
6.) Renters causing damage/ leaving property in poor condition:
* Allow homeowners to add the cost of a bi weekly-monthly maid service to the rental contracts with a stipulation that the lease may be terminated with a 30 day notice if the maid reports ill activity or mistreatment of the property.
7.) Real Estate:
* Regulate the percentage of housing/property sold to investors/non-Hawaii residents.
8.) Loss of Family Land
* *Recommendations Needed*
Mahalo Nui Loa!
Updates
December 17, 2016
The stories coming into my inbox reveal a consistent pattern of hardship that goes beyond mere statistics. These personal accounts provide a clear picture of the struggle for stability that so many of our neighbors face daily. I am currently organizing these testimonies to ensure that when we present our case to our representatives, the human impact is undeniable.
December 17, 2016
Seeing this movement grow confirms that the struggle for fair housing is felt deeply across our islands. This level of engagement reinforces the urgency of our goal to secure affordable living for every resident.
Reached 100 supporters
December 17, 2016
63 Comments
Oahu is the same way...jacking prices up and up...seems like the Reality Companies are in on it together...how can someone survive..I had to move to the main land because of this...please help those who are still living there. ..help save our aloha...mahalo
Hope to see change! ! Me and my partner work full time and still can't barely afford to live !! Born and raised in Hawaii. Hawaiian mix blood !! What a shame that we need to be in such poverty and rent is so high we can't wait to see change
Love this! Too many of us locals, born and raised in HI have a hard time looking for rentals! The people should always have priority. We have a large family consisting of 8 children and we often get denied because our family is too large! I hope they make a change and make living here in our home Island easier for the people of HI.
I am a home owner with a rental and I am appalled at the recent increase in rent because of the lack of availability due to people renting short term to tourist with airbnb etc
As a single mom of two children and being disabled...ive been facing homelessness for almost a year. There is not enough help for low income housing.
I'm disappointed with the way rental agencies and landlords can ask for a 20, 30, 40, 50, or even a 75 dollar nonrefundable application fee. I mean really? Plus you times that 20 applicants. You do the math. Yet they can let all these foreclosed houses just sit there and rot.
I strongly believe this needs to happen and Im happy that there is more people who see this and bring it to light because their are so many loopholes that corporations can get away with as of getting all this land for pennies on a dollar and try to take over all of our small businesses which Hawaii is well known for . Also our infrastructure is not built for all these people to keep moving here we should have a say. It is only a small island that everyone thinks they can just move here . We need to adapt laws like New Zealand where you can visit but you cant move here and we definitely need educated Hawaiians in office.No more vehicles on our roads .
Hawaii alone is being over developed and the cost/sacrifice for residents is financial, culture and aina/(economy). We should only develop if it contributes to all areas. New developments should cater to residents, restorations of resources, Promoting education. Residents or hawaiians are resources to what the islands are today. Through the reciprocal relationship between residents, state and economy with one taking care of the other. (Live,spend, taxes , laws ect...all done to malama the other.) events of today should show that government is supporting the hawaiians as a nationality of people. A people whose recognition is still being brought to light. I say this with the intent that Hawaiians are a factor of all three areas. Economy 1. the wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services 2. careful management of available resources.
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Oahu is the same way...jacking prices up and up...seems like the Reality Companies are in on it together...how can someone survive..I had to move to the main land because of this...please help those who are still living there. ..help save our aloha...mahalo