There are disturbing reports of US landlords 'preying' on tenants' financial stress during the pandemic. 9News
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An online guide was created by the Hawaii State Commission for women if they are victimised by a landlord. The Commission will offer guidance on the emergency rent assistance and will also be keeping a database of bad landlords. Anyone victimised by a landlord should file a complaint. Normally, tenants would have 180 days to report the incident to the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission , which takes jurisdiction unless it's a federally funded entity.
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