Hawaii RLT Code, HRS Chapter 521
Free Hawaii residential lease template.
Hawaii caps the deposit at 1 month rent (plus up to 1 month pet deposit) and requires a fast 14-day return (HRS § 521-44), with treble damages for wrongful retention. Entry requires 2 days notice; nonpayment requires a 5-business-day notice.
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HRS § 521-44(b)
Deposit cap
1× rent + up to 1× pet deposit; 14-day return; treble damages.
HRS § 521-53
Notice to enter
2 days.
HRS § 521-68
Nonpayment notice
5 business days.
Required disclosures in Hawaii
- ·General Excise Tax pass-through (§ 521-43)
- ·Owner/agent identification
- ·Federal lead-paint (pre-1978)
Quick reference for Hawaii landlords
| Security deposit cap | 1× (+1× pet) |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 14 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | 2 days (HRS § 521-53) |
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