Hawaii Pet deposits/fees & service/ESA animals

Last reviewed 2026-10-22

Pet deposits/fees & service/ESA animals in Hawaii

A landlord may take an extra pet deposit of up to one month's rent on top of the one-month security deposit, only from tenants with a pet. No pet deposit may be charged for an assistance animal that is a reasonable accommodation under section 515-3.

Verified Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44(b) · last checked 2026-10-22

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