Hawaii landlord-tenant law
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Security deposit limit | No more than one month's rent (plus an agreed pet deposit, itself capped, where pets are allowed). |
| Deposit return deadline | Within 14 days after the rental agreement ends; otherwise the landlord can't keep any of the deposit. |
| Notice to enter | Not yet verified |
| Rent increase notice | Not yet verified |
| Late fees | Not yet verified |
| Eviction notice (nonpayment) | Not yet verified |
| Rent control / state preemption | Not yet verified |
Details & sources
Security deposit limit
No more than one month's rent (plus an agreed pet deposit, itself capped, where pets are allowed).
Verified Source: HRS § 521-44 · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Deposit return deadline
Within 14 days after the rental agreement ends; otherwise the landlord can't keep any of the deposit.
Verified Source: HRS § 521-44 · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Notice to enter
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Rent increase notice
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Late fees
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Eviction notice (nonpayment)
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Rent control / state preemption
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Cities in Hawaii with their own rules
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