HOUSING NO KĀKOU
Preserve Access
to Housing.
Fix the Contractor Repair Act
CLOSING THE LOOPHOLES & PROTECTING RIGHTS TO HOUSING
Many are aware of the obvious challenges to homeownership in Hawaiʻi—high housing costs, limited land, and strict mortgage requirements—but there are less visible barriers as well. In 2025, Housing No Kākou is pushing to close gaps in the construction defect resolution process by requiring builders to inspect and respond to homeowners’ legitimate construction defect claims, while still maintaining a homeowner’s right to sue.
Encouraging cooperation and holding builders accountable helps to eliminate obstacles to housing, and makes homeownership more attainable, sustainable, and fair for all.
The Challenge
In Hawaiʻi, the process designed to address legitimate construction defects has been undermined by aggressive attorneys who convince homeowners to pursue costly lawsuits instead of using effective solutions. This misuse of the system leads to delayed repairs, escalating legal expenses, and unnecessary conflict that harms homeowners and contractors alike.
LIMITED ACCESS TO LOANS
Legal battles scare off lenders, making it difficult for homebuyers—especially first-time buyers—to secure home loans. This shuts out many families from achieving their dream of homeownership and makes it harder for existing homeowners to sell their homes.
DELAYED HOME
REPAIRS
Homeowners in lawsuits wait years for necessary repairs. By the time the case is resolved, the cost of fixing the problem may have increased, leaving homeowners worse off than before.
HIGHER HOUSING COSTS
Lawsuits are costly and take years to resolve, driving up the overall cost of homes. This leads to higher prices for buyers, making it even harder for families to afford a home.
IMPACT ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Lawsuits have far-reaching consequences for Hawaiʻi’s housing market. Our coalition wants to fix this broken system by introducing changes that ensure contractors address claims so construction defects are resolved efficiently and affordably.