Hawaii Lease Agreement: What to Include
January 26, 2025A Hawaii residential lease should reflect the state's specific rules on security deposits, entry notice, late fees, and disclosures — a generic template often misses the details below.
Security deposit
Security deposit limit: 1 month rent plus pet deposit allowed except assistance animals. Interest requirement: No. Deposits are generally expected back within 14 days of move-out, with an itemized list of any deductions.
Entry notice and late fees
Entry notice: 48 hours. Late fees: No specific statewide cap; should be reasonable and stated in lease. Rent increase notice for month-to-month tenancies: 45 days.
Required disclosures
A Hawaii lease should include or accompany:
- • Federal lead-based paint
- • property condition inventory
- • tax/manager info where applicable
Eviction notice
For nonpayment of rent, Hawaii generally requires: 5 business days. Confirm the current specific requirement before relying on it for an actual notice.
The bottom line
See LeasePilot HQ's full Hawaii landlord-tenant law summary for the complete breakdown with sources, or generate a lease with Hawaii-specific clauses built in automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I charge as a security deposit in Hawaii?
1 month rent plus pet deposit allowed except assistance animals. Confirm current specifics before setting a deposit amount.
How much notice do I need to evict a tenant for nonpayment in Hawaii?
5 business days. Notice requirements can change, so confirm the current statute before filing.
What disclosures does Hawaii require in a lease?
At minimum: Federal lead-based paint, property condition inventory, tax/manager info where applicable. Requirements can be added by local ordinance on top of state law, so check your specific city or county as well.