Real Estate, Land Use & Property Law in Hawaiʻi

Hawaiʻi property matters are shaped by distinctive land records, title systems, lease arrangements, permitting requirements, and historical interests. North Shore Law Offices advises and represents property owners, purchasers, sellers, landlords, tenants, lenders, nonprofit organizations, and community groups in transactions, disputes, Land Court matters, and administrative proceedings.

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Property Transactions

  • Deeds and conveyances

  • Easements and access agreements

  • Purchase and sale agreements

  • Mortgages and promissory notes

  • Assignments and leasehold interests

Property Disputes

  • Title and ownership

  • Boundary and access disputes

  • Commercial and residential leases

  • Easement disputes

  • Partition and possession

  • Construction and development disputes

Land Use and Administrative Matters

  • Special Management Area permits

  • Zoning and boundary amendments

  • Development approvals

  • Contested cases

  • Land Court petitions

  • Administrative and judicial review

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