HAR §15-22-181. Definitions

Whenever used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Land trust" means a recorded instrument as defined in chapter 558, HRS. [Eff 9/8/86, comp 1/28/88, comp 2/24/90] (Auth: HRS §§206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7) (Imp: HRS §§206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7) Historical note: §15-22-181 is based substantially upon §15-17-301. [Eff 4/6/85; R 9/8/86] §15-22-182 Qualifications for reserved housing. (a) The following shall be qualifications for the purchasing or leasing of reserved housing units: (1) Is a citizen of the United States or a resident alien; (2) Is a bona fide resident of the State; (3) Is at least of legal age; (4) Does not have a majority interest in a principal residence or a beneficial interest in a land trust on a principal residence within or without the State for a period of three years immediately prior to the date of application for a reserved housing unit under this section; (5) If married, whose spouse does not have a majority interest, in a principal residence or a beneficial interest in a land trust on a principal residence within or without the State for a period of three years immediately prior to the date of application for a reserved housing unit under this section; UNOFFICIAL COMPILATION June 2005 22-109 (6) Shall be the owner or lessee and occupant of the reserved housing unit; and (7) Has never before purchased a reserved housing unit under this chapter. (b) In addition to the qualifications set forth in subsection (a) above, the following shall apply to the leasing of reserved housing units: (1) Does not have an outstanding debt owed to the authority; and (2) Does not have a record or history of conduct or behavior, including past rent payments, which may prove detrimental to other tenants or the authority. (c) Subject to the approval of the executive director, a current owner of a reserved housing unit may apply to purchase a larger reserved unit provided that: (1) The applicant's current household size, determined by the number of individuals on title and their dependents, has increased and exceeds the occupancy guidelines established in §15-22-185; (2) The applicant has resided in the current reserved unit for at least one year; and (3) The applicant qualifies to purchase a reserved unit in accordance with §15-22-182(a), except that the applicant's current ownership of a reserved unit shall not disqualify the applicant under §15-22-182(a) (4), (5), and (7). [Eff 9/8/86, comp 1/28/88, comp 2/24/90, am 12/15/94, am 8/4/95] (Auth: HRS §§206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7) (Imp: HRS §§206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7) Historical note: §15-22-182 is based substantially upon §15-17-302. [Eff 4/6/85; R 9/8/86]