A Hawaii lease agreement creates a binding relationship between you (the landlord) and your tenant. You agree to rent all (or some of) your property for a fee, and in return, the tenant agrees to the terms and conditions you lay out in the document.
Landlord-tenant laws mandate that landlords add specific details in their lease agreements, such as names and addresses of the parties, information about the premises, any known health hazards or risks, as well as rent specifics.
By Type (6)
Standard Lease Agreement
Allows landlords and tenants to create a binding arrangement for renting residential property in exchange for monthly payment.
Commercial Lease Agreement
Allows a tenant to rent commercial property located within the state.
Rent-to-Own Lease Agreement
Allows tenants to rent while extending an exclusive option to purchase the property.
Month-to-Month Rental Agreement
Permits the rental of residential property on a month-to-month basis, automatically renewing unless terminated with proper notice by either party.
Sublease Agreement
Allows the tenant to share their lease, renting out either a portion or the entirety of the property to a subtenant for a specified duration.
Laws
Overview
Rent Control: No.
Limit on Late Fees: No.
Late Fees in Rental Agreement: Yes.
Grace Period: No.
License Required for Landlord: Yes.
Required Lease Disclosures
Hawaii has specific regulations for landlords and tenants entering a lease agreement, as outlined in Hawaii Revised Statutes, Division 3, Title 28, Chapter 521. Some major disclosures are as follows:
- Disclosure of Lead-Based Hazards. Lead-based paint disclosure – For rental properties built before 1978.
- Identification. The tenant must be informed about the names and addresses of the parties involved in managing the premises (§ 521-43).
- Property Condition Form. The landlord has to provide the tenant with a property condition form that includes an evaluation of the unit and its appliances (§ 521-42).
Security Deposit
A landlord may charge up to one month’s rent for a security deposit. The deposit must be returned to the tenant within 14 days of the end of the lease (§ 521-44).
Landlord Right of Entry
Landlords must provide tenants two days’ advance notice before entering the rental property (§ 521-53).
Sample
Below, you can download a Hawaii lease agreement template in PDF or Word format.
