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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.

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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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.

If the tenant moves out still owing rent, the notice won’t collect it. Put the amount and a deadline in writing with a Hawaii demand letter for payment; if it’s ignored, you can file in Hawaii small claims court, where the limit is $5,000.

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.

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.

The rest of what Hawaii requires

The figures below are Hawaii's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Hawaii page for that document.

Security deposit cap · as of 2026
1 month's rent Haw. Rev. Stat. §521-44 ↗
Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
14 days after move-out Haw. Rev. Stat. §521-44 ↗
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
28 days Haw. Rev. Stat. §521-44 ↗
Small claims limit · as of 2026
$5,000 Haw. Rev. Stat. §633-27 (jurisdiction); §633-28 (no appeal; representation) ↗
Where you file · as of 2026
Small Claims Division of the District Court · filing fee $35 (plus service costs); cases are typically scheduled within 30 days of filing Haw. Rev. Stat. §633-27 (jurisdiction); §633-28 (no appeal; representation) ↗
Rental application fee · as of July 2026
Limited to the actual cost of screening Governor of Hawaii / DCCA ↗
Bill of sale notarization · as of 2026
Not required Hawaii County DMV / DMV.ORG ↗
Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
Notarization recommended Haw. Rev. Stat. §551E-3 (form §551E-51) ↗
LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules Haw. Rev. Stat. § 428-101 (definition); § 428-103(a) (effect) ↗
Recording a deed · as of 2026
Bureau of Conveyances (Department of Land and Natural Resources, Honolulu) — the only state with a single statewide recording office (HRS ch. 502); Torrens-registered land is instead recorded through the Land Court system (HRS ch. 501), with dual-system property recorded in both · no witnesses HRS § 502-41 ↗

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