Hawaii Notice to enter
How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering a rental in Hawaii?
Under HRS § 521-53(b), except in case of emergency or where impracticable to do so, the landlord shall give the tenant at least two days notice of the landlord's intent to enter and shall enter only during reasonable hours. The landlord shall not abuse this right of access or use it to harass the tenant. Under subsection (a), the tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent for the landlord to enter to inspect the premises; make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements; supply agreed services; or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective purchasers, mortgagees, or tenants. Under subsection (c), the landlord has no other right of entry, except by court order, unless the tenant appears to have abandoned the premises, or as permitted by section 521-70(b). Example: a landlord who wants to show the unit to a prospective tenant must still give at least two days notice and enter only during reasonable hours, unless there is an emergency or giving notice is impracticable.
Verified Source: HRS § 521-53 · last checked 2026-11-12
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