Hawaii Eviction Notice
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What happens after the notice in Hawaii
If the tenant does not comply, the eviction moves to court. These are Hawaii’s own rules for that step, from the judiciary and the statute.
- What the case is called. In Hawaii an eviction lawsuit is a(n) summary possession action. — HRS § 666-1 (Summary possession on termination or forfeiture of lease) ↗
- Where to file. If the tenant doesn’t comply with the notice, the landlord files in the District Court. — HRS § 666-6 (Summary possession proceedings; venue), current HRS ↗
- How to serve the notice. Written 10-calendar-day notice (nonpayment): may be posted in a conspicuous place on the dwelling unit (deemed received on posting) or mailed via USPS (deemed received two business days after postmark). — HRS § 521-68(a), as amended by L 2025, c 278 (eff. Feb. 5, 2026; repeal/reenactment Feb. 4, 2028) ↗
- Filing fee. $155.00 (statewide District Court fee, incl. $35 Indigent Legal Services surcharge and $20 administrative fee) — Hawaii Judiciary – District Court Filing Fees and Costs (effective Jan. 1, 2014; rev. 12/31/2013) ↗
- Official notice form. Hawaii’s courts publish an official notice form — compare it with the one you generate here. — Hawaii Judiciary – Ten Calendar Day Notice of Termination for Failure to Pay Rent, HRS § 521-68 (Oʻahu; eff. Feb. 5, 2026) ↗
- No self-help. HRS § 521-74.5 – landlord may not recover possession by wilfully interrupting water, hot water, electric, gas or other essential service; minimum damages 3x monthly rent or $1,000. — HRS § 521-74.5 (Recovery of possession limited), L 1987 c 125, am L 1990 c 34 ↗
Each point links to the Hawaii source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
Hawaii notice periods · as of 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- 10 days
- Lease violation (cure)
- 10 days
- End month-to-month
- 45 days
Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 521-68, 521-72, 521-71(a) · verify ↗. Using the wrong number can void the notice — confirm the current rule before you serve it.
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Notice to Pay or Quit / Vacate
State of Hawaii
Date: __________. To: __________ ("Tenant"), and all occupants of __________ (the "Premises").
You are hereby notified that you are in violation of your tenancy for the following reason: __________ . Amount due, if applicable: $______.
You are required, within ____ days as required by Hawaii law, on or before__________, to cure the violation (or pay the amount due) OR to vacate and surrender the Premises. If you fail to do so, the landlord may begin eviction proceedings in court.
This notice is given under the landlord-tenant laws of the State of Hawaii. Nothing here waives the landlord’s rights.
Generated with SealFormsReflects Hawaii law · verified 2026
Types of eviction notice
- Pay or quit — for unpaid rent: pay by the deadline or move out.
- Cure or quit — for a lease violation: fix it by the deadline or move out.
- Unconditional / termination — to end a month-to-month tenancy or for serious violations.
Hawaii notice period & service
The number of days and how you must deliver the notice are set by Hawaii law — get both right, keep proof of service, and never lock out or remove a tenant yourself. Check the current Hawaii eviction rules before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice do I have to give in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, a non-payment (pay-or-quit) notice must give the tenant 10 days to pay or leave (as of 2026). Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 521-68, 521-72, 521-71(a). Notice periods for lease violations or ending a tenancy differ — see the box on this page and confirm current law before serving.
Is an eviction notice the same as eviction?
No. The notice is the required first step — it gives the tenant a chance to pay, fix the problem, or move out by a deadline. If they don’t, you then file an eviction (unlawful detainer) case in court. You cannot lock out or remove a tenant yourself; only a court and law enforcement can carry out an eviction.
How do I serve the notice in Hawaii?
States set rules for delivery — often personal delivery, leaving it with an adult at the home, and/or mailing a copy. Keep proof of how and when you served it. Improper service is a common reason eviction cases get dismissed, so follow Hawaii’s method carefully.
Do I need a lawyer?
Not always for the notice itself, but eviction is technical and a small mistake can restart the clock. For contested cases, commercial properties, or if the tenant has an attorney, it’s worth consulting a landlord-tenant lawyer in Hawaii.
Where does a landlord file an eviction case in Hawaii?
If the tenant does not comply with the notice, the landlord files in the District Court (the case is called a(n) summary possession action). Source: HRS § 666-6 (Summary possession proceedings; venue), current HRS.
How must an eviction notice be served in Hawaii?
Written 10-calendar-day notice (nonpayment): may be posted in a conspicuous place on the dwelling unit (deemed received on posting) or mailed via USPS (deemed received two business days after postmark). Source: HRS § 521-68(a), as amended by L 2025, c 278 (eff. Feb. 5, 2026; repeal/reenactment Feb. 4, 2028).
What does it cost to file an eviction in Hawaii?
$155.00 (statewide District Court fee, incl. $35 Indigent Legal Services surcharge and $20 administrative fee) Source: Hawaii Judiciary – District Court Filing Fees and Costs (effective Jan. 1, 2014; rev. 12/31/2013).
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How Hawaii compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Hawaii: Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 521-68, 521-72, 521-71(a) ↗.
- Notice to pay rent or quit
Notice to pay rent or quit: 10 days — about 2× the national median of 5 days across the 47 states with a statutory rule.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 7 other states.
- Notice to cure a lease violation
Notice to cure a lease violation: 10 days — below the national median of 14 days across the 38 states with a statutory rule.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 6 other states.
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy: 45 days — above the national median of 30 days across the 51 states with a statutory rule.
Ranked #5 of 51 states — higher means a longer notice period.
No other state uses exactly this figure.
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