Hawaii Deposit Interest Rules
no interest requiredHawaii has no statewide requirement that landlords pay interest on security deposits (14 of 51 US jurisdictions do). Your lease may still promise interest — if it does, that promise is enforceable.
Educational information: generated from our Hawaii law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How Hawaii compares
14 of 51 US jurisdictions require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Here is how Hawaii compares with other states in our database.
Frequently asked questions
- 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. Maximum 1 month rent for security deposit. Additional 1 month for pet deposit allowed (not for service/assistance animals). Return within 14 days. Nonrefundable fees/deposits prohibited. Must provide itemized statement with deductions.
- How large can the deposit itself be in Hawaii?
- Hawaii generally allows at most 1 month's rent as a security deposit.
- When do I get my security deposit back in Hawaii?
- Generally within 14 days after move-out.
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