Hawaii tenant rights

Hawaii requires deposit return in 14 days, a 5-day nonpayment notice, and 48-hour entry notice. No statewide rent control.

• Hawaii security deposit law: 14 days to return the deposit; cap 1 month's rent
• Hawaii eviction process: 5 days nonpayment notice
• Hawaii repair obligations: habitability protected
• Hawaii landlord entry notice: 48 hours entry notice
• Hawaii rent increase rules: 45 days rent-increase notice

Nearby states: California.

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.

Updated July 2026