Hawaii Eviction Laws
Hawaii requires 45 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy — among the longest mandatory notice periods in the country.
Key Rules
- Notice Period
- 45 days for month-to-month tenancy
- Just Cause Required
- Yes — for certain tenancies, including federally subsidized housing and after long-term occupancy
- Cure Or Quit Period
- 10 days to cure other lease violations
- Non Payment Notice
- 5 business days to pay or vacate
Some citations below have not been confirmed against their official source. Confirm current requirements with local legal aid or an attorney.
Applicable Statutes
Termination of tenancy: for month-to-month tenancy, landlord must give 45 days written notice; for tenancies under one year with a fixed end date, 45 days notice before the end of the term.
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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-72
Tenant remedies upon improper lockout: tenant may recover possession and damages if landlord unlawfully removes tenant from possession.
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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-68
Nonpayment of rent: landlord must give tenant 5 business days notice to pay rent or vacate before filing for eviction.
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