Hawaii Rent withholding / escrow
Can a tenant withhold rent for repairs in Hawaii?
In any court case where payment of rent is disputed, either side can ask the court to order the tenant to deposit the disputed rent into court as it comes due (the rent trust fund).
Verified Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-78(a) · last checked 2026-10-23
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