Hawaii Rental Lease Laws: What Your Lease Can and Can't Say
Everything below is generated from our Hawaii law database — the same statute-backed rules our analyzer uses to check leases. Prohibited clauses and required disclosures include their statute citations.
Educational information: this page summarizes Hawaii landlord-tenant law for renters. It is not legal advice. Laws change — consult a licensed attorney for your situation.
Hawaii lease rules at a glance
| Security deposit limit | 1 month's rent |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 14 days |
| Interest on deposits | not required |
| Landlord entry notice | 48 hours |
| Late fee cap | 8% of the rent due |
| Rent grace period | no statutory grace period |
| Prohibited lease clauses | 5 clause types restricted |
| Required disclosures | 2 disclosures required |
Hawaii lease law guides
- Hawaii Security Deposit Limit1 month's rent
- Hawaii Deposit Return Deadline14 days
- Hawaii Deposit Interest Rulesno interest required
- Hawaii Landlord Entry Notice48 hours
- Hawaii Late Fee Laws8% of the rent due
- Hawaii Rent Grace Periodno statutory grace period
- Hawaii Prohibited Lease Clauses5 restricted clause types
- Hawaii Required Disclosures2 required disclosures
Lease clauses restricted under Hawaii law
- Waiver of implied warranty of habitabilityLikely Illegal
- Waiver of tenant rights under Hawaii codeLikely Illegal
- Confession of judgment clauseLikely Illegal
All 5 prohibited clause types in Hawaii, with statute citations →
Disclosures Hawaii landlords must provide
- Lead Paint
- Tax Benefits
What each required disclosure covers in Hawaii, with citations →
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Hawaii lease law FAQ
- How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Hawaii?
- Hawaii generally limits security deposits to 1 month's rent. Conditions can apply — see the Hawaii security deposit limit guide for details.
- How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Hawaii?
- Generally 14 days after move-out. Conditions can apply — see the Hawaii deposit return deadline guide for details.
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Hawaii?
- No statewide statute requires it in Hawaii, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. Conditions can apply — see the Hawaii deposit interest rules guide for details.
- How much notice does a landlord need to enter my apartment in Hawaii?
- Generally at least 48 hours. Conditions can apply — see the Hawaii landlord entry notice guide for details.
- Is there a limit on late fees in Hawaii?
- Yes — late fees are generally capped at 8% of the rent due. Conditions can apply — see the Hawaii late fee laws guide for details.
- How many days late can rent be before fees in Hawaii?
- There is no statutory grace period in Hawaii; rent is late the day after it is due unless your lease says otherwise. Conditions can apply — see the Hawaii rent grace period guide for details.
- What lease clauses are illegal in Hawaii?
- Hawaii law restricts 5 clause types tracked in our database, such as: waiver of implied warranty of habitability; waiver of tenant rights under hawaii code; confession of judgment clause.
- What disclosures must a landlord provide in Hawaii?
- Hawaii requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Tax Benefits (Landlord must inform tenant of tax benefits for low-income renters).
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Sources: state statutes cited above. Data last updated 2024-01-01. Educational information only — not legal advice.