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1 Landlord Tenant lawyers are available in Wailuku, Hawaii, including Joshua James. These lawyers are rated between 4.0/5 to 5.0/5 and 62% provide free consultation.

Joshua James

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Joshua James

Firm: Josh James Attorney at Law, LLLC

2158 Main Street Suite 101 , Wailuku , Hawaii 96793

Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant

I was raised here on Maui. After graduating from Baldwin High, I received my bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah. Following graduation, I attended Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law. Having grown up on Maui, I have a unique understanding about the island and its people that many Maui attorneys lack. I know what it means to have the “Spirit of Aloha” that makes our island home so special.. My mission is to meet your needs in a way that you understand, eases your mind, and makes you feel empowered in Hawaii’s legal system.. I have zealously represented both landlords and tenants in eviction cases. I have drafted estate plans covering small estates to multi-million dollar trusts in order to protect assets and make the passing of loved ones easier. I have also handled Probate matters and do so in a manner that is sensitive to the tough nature and time in the lives of those who have lost a someone close. I have provided criminal defense in both Circuit Court and District Court cases. My knowledge of the laws of this state, the procedures of the courts, and my ability to focus on you and your case are what makes me the best choice when you need a legal advocate.

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“Mr. James is a tireless advocate for his clients. He fights tenaciously for justice and provides a great service.”

Google Review

“Josh James has been an excellent lawyer who is very knowledgable about the "human" side of the law. Josh James is very responsive, reliable and very good natured. I would very much…”

— Syl Cabral

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Recent Q&As in Hawaii (Landlord Tenant)

Hawaii landlord withholding security deposit past deadline and lives overseas | Aug 9, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
Location: Oahu, Hawaii I moved out of a month-to-month rental in Oahu, Hawaii on July 18 after giving proper written notice, which my landlord accepted. My understanding of HRS § 521-44 is that he had 14 days to return my deposit or provide an itemized statement with supporting documentation. That deadline passed on August 1, and I have still received neither. When I followed up, he said he was still “finalizing the move-out review” and preparing documentation for alleged wall damage. He is also now referring to a “fixed-term lease,” even though the tenancy was month-to-month. I plan to file in Hawaii Small Claims Court. The issue is service: he gave a Hawaii address on the lease and owns the property, but I believe he actually lives and works in Amsterdam. As far as I know, he had no local property manager. I called the court to ask about serving someone overseas and, when I mentioned Amsterdam, the person I spoke with basically laughed and said they couldn’t advise me. I will email him asking for his Amsterdam address but highly doubt he will give it to me. Main questions: Is there any point trying to serve him by certified/registered mail at the Hawaii address on the lease? If it comes back unclaimed, what is the next step for serving someone overseas? I've looked into international service and it appears that is my best option but can international service costs be recovered if I win? Is attempting service at his…
LONG post. Is this legal? | Jul 29, 2026 | Sourced from Reddit
Location: Oahu, Hawaii In April, my landlord (never met her) decided she would start renovating the property. She employed her brother and another guy. Both of these people do not speak English very well. One day, they were renovating the downstairs apartment right underneath mine. They noticed our toilet was leaking a bit, and asked to come in and fix it. We let them in, and Instead of fixing it, the landlords brother takes a look at our bathroom window, and says in broken English that he was going to cut out our window and make a door. He never even looked at the toilet he supposedly came there to fix. We pushed back and asked why he wanted to do that, and that we didn’t want that. He said he was going to make a balcony. In the end, we didn’t know if we had any way to avoid this happening, and didn’t want trouble with the property owner. They put in the door, and it didn’t open because they installed it the wrong way, so it was blocked by the toilet and it was unusable. They then put in a new door, and never put a deadbolt on it, and it has stayed that way ever since. Over the next couple of weeks, they worked on the balcony, and would often leave it unsecured. They built the balcony right over the rotting roof and shingles. I don’t think it is supposed to bear this much weight. Eventually they…

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