Section S8-8 - Tenant caused damages; claim review and approval(a) The authority shall review all claims submitted by a landlord or owner on a case-by-case basis.(b) For claims that exceed the security deposit but are $1,500 or less: (1) The authority may require an initial inspection of damages to the dwelling unit and a follow-up inspection by the authority; and(2) The landlord or owner may be required to schedule a follow-up inspection by the authority or may be required to submit photos showing the completion of the repairs in adherence to federal housing inspection standards.(c) For claims that exceed the security deposit and are in excess of $1,500: (1) The authority shall schedule an inspection of the dwelling unit with the landlord to inspect reported damages and confirm the estimated cost of repairs;(2) The landlord or owner shall schedule a follow-up inspection by the authority to show completion of the repairs and adherence to federal housing inspection standards; and(3) The landlord or owner must submit to the authority the final invoices to repair the dwelling unit within thirty days of completion of the work. Invoices must be submitted before a claim determination will be made.(d) The authority shall provide the landlord or owner with a copy of the inspection report.(e) If the landlord or owner requesting reimbursement has either not completed the repairs or has not followed up with the authority regarding the status of repairs within 90 days of submitting the claim, the claim will be denied.(f) A claim or portion of a claim that cannot be verified by documentation or inspection will be denied.(g) A claim that is completed and approved by the authority shall be paid within 30 calendar days of approval.(h) A claim found to have been reimbursed by the tenant shall not qualify for approval.§ 8-7; am, ren §88; and Comp 3/16/2023 (Auth: HRS § 356D-13, SLH 2019, Act 215, §1, SLH 2022, Act 287) (Imp: SLH 2019, Act 215, §1, SLH 2022, Act 287)