Everyone, homeowners and politicians included, should try to go through the process of trying to rent a home on Oahu. Just for try. And bring a 4 year old with you, it gets impossible. It is absolutely appalling  and should be illegal, the discrimination, and what most landlords are charging. I looked at a $2000/mo duplex that was actually a CONVERTED GARAGE!!! On top of that insult, there was a locked room in the garage I couldn't use! The place I currently rent advertised at $2700 then jacked the rent up $200 and said they will take care of the electricity because there are another 2 units attached to the house! The landlord probably did the same to the other renters. So now the landlord is making money off us for utilities! This is downright criminal. Most of these so called rental units are never inspected by any officiating entity so these landlords get away with whatever they want. Be prepared to dole out hundreds of dollars for application fees. Robbery. THIS HAS GOT TO STOP!