Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 356D-95

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Tenant: means any person occupying a dwelling accommodation or living quarters in any public housing project, under or by virtue of any tenancy, lease, or rental agreement under or from the authority. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 356D-91
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

If a tenant cannot be served with an order of eviction or writ of possession, and the facts shall appear by affidavit to the authority, service to the tenant may be made according to the special order of the authority. The order shall require the officer to affix a certified copy of the order of eviction or writ of possession in a conspicuous place upon the premises such as the door or wall of the dwelling unit.