*Please be aware that housing scams are common. Do not give away any personal information or put down a deposit before verifying that the rental unit is legitimate. If you are going to see a place, always bring someone with you and try to verify the property owner/manager's identity beforehand.

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Tips:

• Word-of-mouth & community connections are sometimes the best places to find an 'ohana cottage (small private unit separate from the main house on a property)

• Flyers for housing can be posted at community grocery stores, rec centers, cafes, etc.

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Know your rights:

• Hawaii Landlord Tenant Law

• TENANT RIGHTS, LAWS AND PROTECTIONS: HAWAII

• Tenants' Rights in Hawaii

• Hawaii Tenant Rights Laws

• Landlord-Tenant Claims

• Fair Housing Hawaii

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Things to Consider in Finding a Place to Live:

• Accessibility to transportation/commute time

• Noise/neighborhood dynamic

• Weather

• Access to essentials (grocery stores, medical care, etc.)

• Access to amenities (restaurants, gym, etc.)

• Utilities /Internet speed

• Laundry access

• Furnished/unfurnished