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In a tense standoff at Honolulu’s Union Plaza condo, tenants refused to leave after being told to vacate for fumigation—suspecting it was a ploy to evict them permanently. Workers drilled locks into doors, sparking anger and chaos, especially as families struggled to access their belongings. This isn’t the first crisis: eviction notices, utility shutoffs, and crime allegations have plagued the building for months. Landlords claim they’re converting it to student housing for safety, but residents fear permanent displacement. Advocates like Laulani Teale are on the ground, while some tenants, like Angelo Carpenter, are locked out of their homes. Owners say they’re helping relocate some, but haven’t fully explained their plans—or why this confrontation erupted now.

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