How much notice is required to raise rent in Hawaii?
45 days notice
- 45 days written notice required
- No rent control
- Lease terms control
Legal basis: HRS § 521-71
Know your rights as a renter in Hawaii. This guide covers security deposits, landlord entry, rent increases, eviction protections, and more under Hawaii law.
Legal basis: Hawaii landlord-tenant law — Hawaii Revised Statutes
14
Days to Return Deposit
1 month's rent
Max Deposit
2 days
Entry Notice
Not Required
Deposit Escrow
What Hawaii law says about deposits
Maximum Deposit
1 month's rent
Return Deadline
14 days
Penalties, interest & late-fee rules under Hawaii law
If your deposit is wrongfully or late returned
Landlord who wrongfully retains deposit may owe up to three times the amount wrongfully withheld.
Interest on your deposit is not required
Grace period
No mandatory grace period (many leases include one voluntarily)
Must be in the lease
Yes — a late fee is only enforceable if it is written into your lease
Your privacy protections
Required Notice Period
2 days
HRS § 521-53(b) — 2 DAYS, not hours
In Hawaii, your landlord must provide proper notice before entering your rental unit, except in genuine emergencies. This protects your right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of your home.
Exceptions: Landlords may enter without notice in cases of emergency (fire, flooding, etc.) or if you've abandoned the property.
45 days notice
Legal basis: HRS § 521-71
Varies
Legal basis: HRS § 521-42
Protected
Legal basis: HRS § 521-74
Early termination
Legal basis: HRS § 521-80
Self-help illegal
Legal basis: HRS § 521-63
Important facts about Hawaii rental law
Hawaii limits security deposits to 1 month's rent.
Hawaii landlords must return deposits within 14 days of move-out.
Hawaii requires landlords to provide written receipts for rent payments.
Hawaii landlords must maintain premises in habitable condition and make timely repairs.
Common questions about Hawaii tenant rights
In Hawaii, the security deposit limit is 1 month's rent.
Hawaii landlords must return security deposits within 14 days after you move out.
In Hawaii, landlords must provide 2 days notice before entering your rental unit (HRS § 521-53(b) — 2 DAYS, not hours).
Late fees in Hawaii: 8% of the amount of rent due. No mandatory grace period (many leases include one voluntarily).
45 days notice. 45 days written notice required. No rent control. Lease terms control. Source: HRS § 521-71.
Varies. Landlord must maintain habitability. Reasonable time to repair. Tenant remedies available. Source: HRS § 521-42.
Protected. Retaliation prohibited. Cannot evict for complaints. Document communications. Source: HRS § 521-74.
Early termination. Can terminate with notice. Documentation required. No penalty. Source: HRS § 521-80.
Self-help illegal. Self-help evictions illegal. Court process required. Utility shutoffs prohibited. Source: HRS § 521-63.
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