United States · HI

Hawaii landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Hawaii landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

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Security deposit

1 month's rent

Return: 14 days

Late fees

Capped at 8% of monthly rent

Entry notice

48 hours

Termination notice

45 days (landlord) / 28 days (tenant)

Rent control

None statewide

Required disclosures

Every Hawaii residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

Lead-based paint
Tax excise ID

Notable Hawaii quirk

Landlord must provide GET tax ID in lease.

Eviction timelines in Hawaii

See filing fees, timelines, and estimated total costs for Hawaii.

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Other states

Alabama

1 month's rent

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

Arkansas

2 months' rent

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

Colorado

No statutory cap

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)