Lease preparation education in Hawaii

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.

Hawaii: Lease disclosures and receipts

Name/address of manager and owner (or agent) (HRS 521-43(a))

Landlord's GET number to tenants (HRS 521-43(h))

Copy of written rental agreement (HRS 521-43(d))

Lead paint (federal, pre-1978)

On payment of rent the landlord must provide a written receipt; a canceled check satisfies this, and for check payment a receipt is required on request (HRS 521-43(e)).

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

Landlord education in Hawaii