2019 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing: Phase 1 Report

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Table 1.4: Responses to Short Questions: Hawaii County [Answer] Question [yes] [yes] [no] [yes] [yes] [yes, but] [no] [yes] [no] [yes] [yes] [yes] According to fair housing law, is it illegal discrimination if a landlord refuses to rent a unit to an applicant because her references say she has a history of mental illness? Is it illegal discrimination if a landlord falsely informs an applicant that a rental apartment is no longer available because the applicant is a Jehovah's Witness and the landlord thinks other tenants in that building would not want to be contacted by Jehovah's Witnesses to become members of that religious group? Is it illegal discrimination in Hawaii to make, print or publish any notice, statement or advertisement with respect to the rental of an apartment that indicates Section 8 or Housing Choice voucher holders should not apply? Is it illegal discrimination to use different credit rating standards for a married couple than a single woman when selecting tenants? Is it illegal discrimination to discourage the purchase of a dwelling for someone who is from another country? Does fair housing law in Hawaii apply to a private landlord who is selecting tenants for a room in his or her own house? Is it illegal discrimination to select roommates based on their gender when renting an apartment? Is it illegal discrimination to only place families with children in the section of the building without outdoor balconies because the balconies in the other section are unsafe for children? Is it illegal discrimination when a landlord in Hawaii waives the security deposits for military members because the landlord believes they are reliable tenants, but the apartments were advertised to the general public and non- military members would need to pay a security deposit? Does it violate fair housing requirements to fail to provide an interpreter to non-English or limited -English speaking applicants, who have difficulty reading, writing, speaking or understanding English, at the time of renewing their lease in a public housing development? Does it violate fair housing requirements if a landlord delays repairs for a tenant's apartment because that tenant has an ongoing fair housing complaint (unrelated to the repairs needed) filed against the landlord? Must housing providers make reasonable accommodations and allow reasonable modifications to be made in a timely manner for tenants with disabilities? yes no don't know 54.5% 15.2% 30.3% 97.0% 0.0% 3.0% 30.3% 48.5% 21.2% 42.4% 24.2% 33.3% 69.7% 15.2% 15.2% 54.5% 21.2% 24.2% 45.5% 33.3% 21.2% 42.4% 33.3% 24.2% 27.3% 45.5% 27.3% 84.8% 6.1% 9.1% 93.9% 0.0% 6.1% 72.7% 9.1% 18.2% 25 [yes] [yes] [no] [yes] [yes] [yes, but] [no] [yes] [no] [yes] [yes] [yes] Short Answer Responses: Hawaii County 0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0% 100.0% •yes ■ no ■don't know