Hawaii Subletting & assignment
Can a tenant sublet an apartment in Hawaii?
Unless a written rental agreement says otherwise, a tenant may sublet or assign without the landlord's consent. A written agreement may require the landlord's consent. This rule doesn't cover government-owned or government-subsidized units.
Verified Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-37 · last checked 2026-10-23
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