[redwitch]

Back to the original issue -- Unless you could prove the owners knew the construction was going to occur, I'd say you were out of luck. Kind of like if a neighbor installs a pool while you're renting -- it is not something your landlord has any control over and probably has no clue it is going to occur. Unfortunate, miserable for you but so long as your place was habitable, not much could be done.

As to the condition of the place, I'm sorry it needed painting, etc. but, again, it is a risk taken when renting from a private party.

Since you made no complaints when you initially moved in, I'd guess your more or less stuck with some not-so-pleasant memories and, hopefully, some good ones as well.

If you get the chance, go back to Hawaii but stay on one of the other islands. Hawaii is a beautiful island, so is Kauai. Trekking down into the volcano on Maui is awesome.