Section S8-7 - Tenant caused damages; submitting a claim(a) A landlord or owner must submit a claim to the authority within thirty calendar days following the date the tenant vacates the dwelling unit.(b) A claim must include the following documentation:(1) Verification of initial security deposit received, including itemized deduction of costs for previous repairs, if any;(2) Statement reflecting tenant caused damages beyond normal wear and tear, including a description of the damage;(3) Walk through check-list and time dated photographs taken at the time the tenant moved into the dwelling unit;(4) Walk through check-list and time dated photographs taken at the time the tenant vacated the dwelling unit;(5) Receipts, invoices, or other documentation that shows the nature, extent, and cost of repairs;(6) Statement by the landlord or owner certifying that all damages to be reimbursed by the authority were caused by the tenant and are not the result of previously unrepaired dwelling unit deficiencies or normal wear and tear; and(7) If available, a court ordered decision finding the tenant responsible for unit damage, and receipts or verification that the tenant has paid all or a portion of the damages, if' applicable.(c) Claims that exceed $1500 shall include an estimate from a licensed contractor setting forth the costs to repair the tenant caused damages to the dwelling unit. If the landlord performs the repairs, the authority may provide reimbursements for only the materials used to repair the dwelling unit.§S8-6; am, ren §S8-7, 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)