Everything you need to know about landlord-tenant laws, security deposits, eviction procedures, and property management in Hawaii.
Hawaii has some of the highest rents in the nation, driven by limited land, high construction costs, and strong demand from both residents and tourism industry workers. Honolulu dominates the market. Hawaii's Residential Landlord-Tenant Code provides moderate tenant protections. The state has no rent control but has considered it. Security deposit is limited to 1 month rent, and eviction can take 4-8 weeks. Condo rentals are common and may have additional HOA rules. Tourism creates demand for both long-term and vacation rentals.
1 month rent
14 days after move-out
File summary possession in District Court. Hearing within 15-30 days. Process typically takes 4-8 weeks.
Hawaii law requires landlords to provide the following disclosures to tenants:
No statutory limit. Must be reasonable and stated in lease. 8% of rent is common.