Under Hawaii law, what is the minimum disclosure on HIV status?

In Hawaii, the law does not require real estate licensees or property owners to disclose a person's HIV status when selling or renting property. This means that a seller or landlord is permitted to not disclose such information, as it is considered private and protected under health privacy laws. This aligns with the principle that individuals have the right to keep sensitive personal health information confidential, thus allowing them the choice to disclose only if they wish to do so.

The law supports the idea that HIV status should remain confidential and is not indicative of a property’s condition or suitability for living. In practice, this means that not disclosing an individual's HIV status is legally permissible in real estate transactions in Hawaii. This approach aims to balance the rights of individuals with the necessity of protecting sensitive health information.

Understanding this aspect of real estate law is critical for agents and parties involved in transactions, ensuring they are aware of these privacy protections and do not inadvertently violate them.