Hawaii Late Fee Laws
8% of the rent dueHawaii generally caps late fees at 8% of the rent due — one of 16 US jurisdictions with a statutory cap. The FAQ below covers how the cap applies.
Educational information: generated from our Hawaii law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How Hawaii compares
16 of 51 US jurisdictions cap late fees by statute (as a percentage, dollar amount, or formula); the rest rely on reasonableness standards or set no limit. Here is how Hawaii compares with other states in our database.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a limit on late fees in Hawaii?
- Yes — late fees are generally capped at 8% of the rent due. Late fees capped at 8% of due rent. Must be specified in lease. No mandatory grace period, but 5 business days to cure required before termination.
- Is there a grace period before late fees in Hawaii?
- Hawaii has no statutory grace period; any grace period comes from your lease.
- Can I dispute an excessive late fee in Hawaii?
- Yes. Fees that are disproportionate to the landlord's actual costs can be challenged as unreasonable penalties.
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