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Landlords and property managers should know Hawaii LandlordTenant laws to manage their Hawaii rental property. This video covers everything you need to know about Hawaii lease laws and Hawaii Landlord Laws.

A standard, fixedterm Hawaii Rental Contract is usually for a oneyear (12month) period. The Landlord may terminate a monthtomonth Lease Agreement with 45 days' notice, and a Tenant may terminate a monthtomonth Lease with 28 days' notice.

Landlord & Tenant Laws in Hawaii: Lease Requirements
Landlord & Agent Identification: The Lease must include the name of any agents authorized to enter the property for management and the Landlord’s tax excise number.

Property Condition Form: Before entering into a Lease Agreement, the Landlord must provide Tenants with a property condition form documenting the condition of the rental unit and any appliances or furnishings.

LeadBased Paint Disclosure & Pamphlet: For rental units built before 1978, Landlords must provide Tenants with a leadbased paint disclosure and pamphlet https://www.ezlandlordforms.com/docum....

Hawaii LandlordTenant Laws
Hawaii Security Deposit Regulations
Landlords may charge up to one month’s rent for the security deposit. The deposit must be returned within 14 days of the end of the tenancy.

Hawaii Landlord Entry Laws
Landlords must give at least two days' notice to enter the property for nonemergencies.

Hawaii Late Fee Requirements
Late fees cannot exceed 8% of the rent due and should be discussed in the Lease Agreement.

Renters Insurance in Hawaii
Landlords may require Tenants to get renters insurance and can make failure to do so a breach of the Lease Agreement.

Hawaii Returned Check Fees
In Hawaii, Landlords can charge up to $30 for a returned payment fee. This fee should be discussed in the Lease Agreement and reasonably related to fees the Landlord incurs due to the bad check.

Hawaii Increase in Rent Laws
Hawaii has no statewide limits on rent increases, but the Lease should discuss the procedure and notice requirements for increasing rent.

Hawaii Tenant and Landlord Laws Landlords’ Responsibilities
Hawaii Landlord Repair Laws
Landlords must keep the rental unit in a habitable condition and complete repairs requested by the Tenant. Tenants should promptly notify Landlords of any needed repairs. Landlords generally have 15 days to complete necessary repairs.

Tenants Rights Laws Hawaii
If the Landlord fails to respond to the Tenants’ request, the Tenants have specific rights including the right to repair and deduct the cost from the rent. Retaliation by the Landlord is strictly prohibited.

Evictions in Hawaii
If a Tenant fails to pay rent or violates the Lease Agreement, the Landlord may start the eviction process. In these situations, Landlords must strictly follow Hawaii law and can never resort to “selfhelp” eviction methods, such as changing locks or shutting off utilities.


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