HI landlord resources
Bookkeeping and reporting in Hawaii
Track deposit liabilities, operating costs and monthly reporting.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
Hawaii: Security deposits
Deposit may not exceed one month's rent. Separate pet deposit up to one month's rent may be agreed to, except for an assistance animal (HRS 521-44(b)).
HRS 521-44 does not require interest on security deposits.
The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 14 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.
Sources supplied for Hawaii
Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.
- HRS 521-44 (security deposits)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- HRS 521-68 (nonpayment; 10-day notice & mediation)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- HRS 521-71 (termination; holdover)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- HRS 521-43 (disclosures; receipts; GET number)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
Offices listed in the dataset
- Hawaii DCCA, Office of Consumer Protectionconsumer-protection
- Hawaii State Judiciarycourt