I didn't plan on ever collecting if I was granted a judgment in my favor. I just wanted to know if I had the grounds to sue in small claims court and likely win my case. It's honestly personal because they were our friends and we did them a favor by renting their place because they couldn't find...
So I wouldn't have grounds to take them to court but they would have grounds to take me to court? Under Hawaii law, landlords must give a written itemized list and receipts or at least estimates 14 days from the tenant moving out. It's also Hawaii law that the landlord must provide a written...
Here's the background:
I rented a room from a friend with a lease for 3 months and then month to month. I paid my rent on time every month and gave her a security deposit as per the lease. I gave her my 30 days notice and then she asked if my bf and I would like to rent her entire apartment...