Recent Leasehold News...

Judge lets ranch oust leaseholders

Honolulu Star-Bulletin By Nina Wu 1/19/08

"A Circuit Court judge ruled yesterday in favor of Kaneohe Ranch Co. in its battle against lessees at the Kailuan cooperative, meaning more than a dozen people will be evicted by Feb. 15..."


Kailuan eviction hearing slated for tomorrow

Honolulu Star-Bulletin By Allison Schaefers 1/15/08

"A Circuit Court judge could decide tomorrow whether former leaseholders at the Kailuan cooperative, whose lease expired on Dec. 31, have enough arguments to halt eviction proceedings or pursue their own case against landowner Kaneohe Ranch..."


Court revives lease-to-fee efforts of 36 condo owners

Advertiser By Andrew Gomes 1/15/08

"A federal appellate court yesterday reinstated a lawsuit that may allow 36 current or former owner-occupants in Waikiki's Discovery Bay condominium to buy the fee in their leasehold units or collect damages from the city..."