Suing For Rental Fiberglass

Summary

Tenants in Hawaii can sue landlords for habitable premises violations, such as fiberglass in mattresses. Document issues and notify landlords in writing before legal action. If landlords fail to make timely repairs, tenants may have grounds for a lawsuit.

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can i sue for pre furnished rental having fiberglass coming out of mattresses
What evidence do you have of the fiberglass issue? In Hawaii, landlords are required to provide habitable premises. If they fail, tenants may have grounds to sue.
physical irritation, breathing issues, visible shiny/sparkling particles indicating presence of fiberglass
What steps have you taken so far to address this issue with your landlord? In Hawaii, it's important to notify your landlord about the issue in writing before taking legal action.
Notified landlord of fiberglass being present and it’s danger. Response was to replace mattresses
What was the timeline of these events and did your landlord replace the mattresses? In Hawaii, landlords must make repairs within a reasonable time after receiving notice.