Hawaii Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

Essential Components of Hawaii Month-to-Month Rental Agreement

Security Deposit Requirements

Your rental contract must specify the security deposit amount. Moreover, state laws govern the conditions for returning deposits. Therefore, landlords must follow these regulations strictly.

Property Rules and Regulations

Include comprehensive property rules in your agreement. For example, common restrictions cover pet policies and smoking regulations. As a result, clear rules protect both parties’ interests.

Monthly Renewal and Termination Process

Your rental contract should detail renewal procedures. In addition, the termination process must be clearly outlined. Consequently, both parties need to understand their obligations.

Required Signatures

Both landlords and tenants must sign the rental document. Indeed, valid signatures make the agreement legally binding. However, without proper signatures, the contract lacks legal force.

Legal Requirements for Monthly Rental Arrangements in Hawaii

Termination Notice Periods

Hawaii law requires specific notice periods for monthly agreements. Specifically, landlords must provide 45 days’ notice before terminating contracts. Meanwhile, tenants must give 28 days’ notice before ending their tenancy.

Rent Increase Notifications

Landlords planning rent increases must provide adequate notice. Similarly, Hawaii law requires 45 days’ notice for rent changes. Thus, this protects tenants from sudden rental increases.

Mandatory Disclosures in Monthly Rental Contracts

Landlord and Agent Identification

Your rental document must identify all property managers. Additionally, include names and addresses of owners and authorized agents. Furthermore, landlords must provide their tax excise number in the contract.

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Requirements

Properties built before 1978 require lead-based paint disclosures. Nevertheless, this federal requirement applies to all monthly rental contracts in Hawaii. Therefore, landlords must inform tenants about potential lead hazards.

Property Condition Documentation

Provide written property inventories before tenant move-in. Also, document the condition of all fixtures and appliances. Hence, this protects both parties in your rental arrangement.

Monthly Rental Eviction Process in Hawaii

Landlords must follow proper procedures when ending monthly agreements. Notably, the 45-day termination notice applies to all monthly rental arrangements. Subsequently, tenants who remain after proper notice face eviction lawsuits.

Understanding Hawaii Rental Statutes

Hawaii rental laws govern all monthly agreements in the state. Moreover, these statutes protect both landlords’ and tenants’ rights. Finally, review current laws before creating your rental contract.

Statutes

• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 490:3-506.5 – Charges for dishonored checks
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-21(b) – Rent
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-21(d)(e) – Rent
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-35 – Attorney’s Fees
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-37 – Subleases and assignments
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-38 – Tenants subject to rental agreement; notice of conversions
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-42 – Landlord to supply and maintain fit premises
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-43(a)(b) – Rental agreement, disclosure
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-43(d) – Rental agreement, disclosure
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44(b) – Security deposits
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44(c) – Security deposits
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44(b)(2) and (e) – Prepaid Rent and Use of Security Deposit
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44(c)(g) and (h) – Security deposits
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-51 – Tenant to maintain dwelling unit
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-52 – Tenant to use properly
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-53(a) – Access
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-53(b) – Access
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-54 – Tenant to use and occupy
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-55 – Tenant’s responsibility to inform landlord
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-56 – Disposition of tenant’s abandoned possessions
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-62 – Tenant’s remedy of termination at beginning of term
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-63(c) – Tenant’s remedy of termination at any time; unlawful removal or exclusion
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-64 – [Effective 11/1/2024] Tenant’s remedy of repair and deduction for minor defects
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-68 – Landlord’s remedies for failure by tenant to pay rent
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-70(b) – Landlord’s remedies for absence, misuse, abandonment and failure to honor tenancy before occupancy
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-70(c) – Landlord’s remedies for absence, misuse, abandonment and failure to honor tenancy before occupancy
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-70(d) – Landlord’s remedies for absence, misuse, abandonment and failure to honor tenancy before occupancy
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-71(a) – Termination of tenancy; landlord’s remedies for holdover tenants
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-71(b) – Termination of tenancy; landlord’s remedies for holdover tenants
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-71(d) – Termination of tenancy; landlord’s remedies for holdover tenants
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-72 – Landlord’s remedies for improper use
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-74 – Retaliatory evictions and rent increases prohibited
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-78 – Rent trust fund
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 633-27 – District courts; powers
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-1 – Six years
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666-3 – Forfeiture, warning, notice to vacate, refunds
• Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-80 -Domestic Violence Situations
• Hawaii Residential Landlord-Tenant Code Pg. 29 – Regarding Common Landlord-Tenant Problems
• Hawaii Residential Landlord-Tenant Code Pg. 1 – Rental Application Screening Fee
• Hawaii Residential Landlord-Tenant Code Pg. 12 – Fixed Term Rentals.