Hawaii
State housing and tenant protection laws
Rules (223)
Definitions.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-1Dismissal of complaint.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-11Investigation, fact-finding conference, and discovery.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-12Notice of determination, conference, conciliation, and persuasion.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-14Conciliation agreement.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-15Demand letter.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-17Purpose.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-2Notice of right to sue.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-20Record keeping requirements.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-21General provisions.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-301Definitions.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-302Construction.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-303Record keeping requirements.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-304Discriminatory practices.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-305Discrimination on the basis of disability.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-306Discrimination on the basis of familial status.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-307Discriminatory financial practices.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-308Blockbusting.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-309Prohibited interference, coercion, or intimidation.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-310Other discriminatory practices.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-311Restrictive covenants and conditions.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-312Exemptions.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-313Religious institutions.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-314Public contractors.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-315Responsibility for discriminatory practices.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-316Causation standard.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-317Defenses.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-318General inquiry.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-4Filing of complaint.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-5Argument on written exceptions.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-56No written exceptions.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-57Service of complaint.
HAR § 12-46 § 12-46-7Rental or sale of essential commodities during a state of emergency; prohibition against price increases.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 127A-30 § 127A-30Definitions.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H § 201H-122Rental assistance program.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H § 201H-125Rent-to-own program.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H § 201H-181Government employee housing projects; criteria.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H § 201H-224Rules; guidelines.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H § 201H-225Exemption from general excise taxes.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H § 201H-36Fair housing law to apply.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H § 201H-5Eligible project loans.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H § 201H-95Definitions.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-1Housing choice voucher landlord incentive program.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-13.2Housing choice voucher program administration.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-13.5Rent supplements.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-151Rent supplement; qualification.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-151.5Housing owner; defined.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-152Qualified tenant defined; preference.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-153Relationship of annual payment to rental and income.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-154Determination of eligibility of tenants and rental charges.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-155State rent supplement program for kupuna.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-157Rentals and tenant selection.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-31Delinquent accounts.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-32Disposition of abandoned or seized property
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-34Housing; tenant selection
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-42Rentals.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-43Definitions.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-51Lien on personalty for rent, etc.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-52Foreclosure of lien, notice, etc.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-53Sheriff or police to assist.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-54Disposition of abandoned or seized property.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-56.1Disposition of surplus proceeds.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-57Lien attaches to personalty in possession.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-58Priority of housing lien.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-59Definitions.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-61Termination and evictions.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-62Hearings.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-63Eviction.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-64Ex parte motion.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-65Judicial review.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-66Appeals.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-67Prohibition on smoking in and around public housing; designated smoking areas.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-6.5Fair housing law to apply.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-7Resident selection; dwelling units; rentals.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-71Definitions.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-91Termination and eviction.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-92Hearings.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-93Eviction.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-94Ex parte motion.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-95Judicial review.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-96Appeals.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-97Complaint against unlawful discrimination.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 368 § 368-11Notice of right to sue.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 368 § 368-12Investigation and conciliation of complaint.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 368 § 368-13Commission hearings.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 368 § 368-14Compliance review.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 368 § 368-15Appeals; de novo review; procedure.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 368 § 368-16Remedies.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 368 § 368-17Definitions.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 368F § 368F-1Discriminatory practices in a rental transaction based on source of income.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 368F § 368F-2Exemptions.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 368F § 368F-3Remedies.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 368F § 368F-4General powers and limitation of the counties.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 46-1.5 § 46-1.5Definitions.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 480 § 480-1Suits by persons injured; amount of recovery, injunctions.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 480 § 480-13Additional civil penalties for consumer frauds committed against elders.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 480 § 480-13.5Unfair competition, practices, declared unlawful.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 480 § 480-2Civil penalty.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 480 § 480-3.1Association ; powers.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 514B § 514B-104Association fiscal matters; collection of unpaid assessments from tenants or rental agents .
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 514B § 514B-145Pets.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 514B § 514B-156Construction.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 515 § 515-1REPEALED.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 515 § 515-10Remedies.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 515 § 515-13REPEALED.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 515 § 515-14Other discriminatory practices.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 515 § 515-16Attempts.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 515 § 515-17Conciliation agreements.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 515 § 515-18Public contractors.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 515 § 515-19Definitions.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 515 § 515-2Prima facie evidence.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 515 § 515-20Discriminatory practices.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 515 § 515-3Exemptions.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 515 § 515-4Discriminatory financial practices.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 515 § 515-5Restrictive covenants and conditions.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 515 § 515-6Blockbusting.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 515 § 515-7Religious institutions.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 515 § 515-8Enforcement.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 515 § 515-9Applicability.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516 § 516-61Discrimination.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516 § 516-62Free assignability.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516 § 516-63Forfeiture.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516 § 516-64Extension.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516 § 516-65Lease rental.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516 § 516-66Zoning changes.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516 § 516-67Rights to self-organization; remedies.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516 § 516-68Sale of fee by lessor.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516 § 516-69Reversion of improvements.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516 § 516-70Residential lease; disclosure.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516 § 516-71Civil penalty.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516 § 516-72Suggested form of standardized summary of lease provisions.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516 § 516-73Applicability.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516D § 516D-1Residential lease; disclosure.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516D § 516D-11Civil penalty.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516D § 516D-11.5Suggested form of a standardized summary of lease provisions.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516D § 516D-11.6Mandatory arbitration of rent renegotiation.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516D § 516D-12Lease renegotiations; calculation of rent; definition.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 519 § 519-1Residential leases of real property.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 519 § 519-2Leases of real property by a cooperative housing corporation.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 519 § 519-3Exemption for sustainable affordable developments.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 519 § 519-4Short title.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-1Duties; obligation of good faith.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-10Time; reasonable time.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-11Purposes; rules of construction.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-2Rent.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-21Term of rental agreement.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-22Supplementary general principles of law, other laws, applicable.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-3Waiver; agreement to forego rights; settlement of claims.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-31Separation of rents and obligations to property forbidden.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-32Landlord's waiver of liability prohibited.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-33Authorization to confess judgment prohibited.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-34Attorney's fees.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-35Effect of termination.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-36Subleases and assignments.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-37Tenants subject to rental agreement; notice of conversions.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-38Medical cannabis; tenant use; eviction.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-39Construction against implicit repeal.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-4Landlord to supply possession of dwelling unit.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-41Landlord to supply and maintain fit premises.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-42Rental agreement, disclosure.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-43Security deposits.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-44Limitation of landlord and management liability.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-45Application screening fee.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-46Severability.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-5Tenant to maintain dwelling unit.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-51Tenant to use properly.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-52Access.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-53Tenant to use and occupy.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-54Tenant's responsibility to inform landlord.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-55Disposition of tenant's abandoned possessions.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-56Territorial application.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-6Tenant's remedies for failure by landlord to supply possession.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-61Tenant's remedy of termination at beginning of term.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-62Tenant's remedy of termination at any time; unlawful removal or exclusion.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-63Tenant's remedy of repair and deduction for minor defects.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-64Tenant's remedies for fire or casualty damage.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-65Tenant's right to refund of rent, etc., on termination; return of security deposit.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-66Tenant's remedy for failure by landlord to disclose.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-67Landlord's remedies for failure by tenant to pay rent.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-68Landlord's remedies for tenant's waste, failure to maintain, or unlawful use.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-69REPEALED.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-69.5Exclusions from application of chapter.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-7Landlord's remedies for absence, misuse, abandonment and failure to honor tenancy before occupancy.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-70Termination of tenancy; landlord's remedies for holdover tenants.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-71Landlord's remedies for improper use.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-72Landlord's and tenant's remedies for abuse of access.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-73Retaliatory evictions and rent increases prohibited.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-74Recovery of possession limited.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-74.5Unconscionability.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-75REPEALED.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-76Investigation and resolution of complaints by the office of consumer protection.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-77Rent trust fund.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-78Definitions.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-79Definitions.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-8Early termination of tenancy; victims of domestic violence.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-80Change of locks; victims of domestic violence.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-81Court order to vacate; domestic violence.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-82Early termination of tenancy; servicemember tenants.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-83Pre-litigation mediation for tenancies subject to certain emergency proclamations.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-84Death of a tenant; notice.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-85Notice, notification, knowledge, etc.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-9Eviction or distress during military service; stay; penalty for noncompliance; allotment of pay for payment.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657D § 657D-21Termination of residential or motor vehicle leases by lessees.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657D § 657D-25Extension of benefits to dependents.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657D § 657D-27Summary possession on termination or forfeiture of lease.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666 § 666-1REPEALED.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666 § 666-10Judgment; writ of possession.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666 § 666-11How writ executed.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666 § 666-12Effect of writ.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666 § 666-13Writ stayed how, in proceedings for nonpayment of rent.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666 § 666-14REPEALED.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666 § 666-15Tenancy from month to month, etc.; termination, extension.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666 § 666-2Rent control ordinances.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666 § 666-20Rent trust fund.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666 § 666-21Forfeiture, warning, notice to vacate, refunds.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666 § 666-3Oral leases not exceeding one year, valid.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666 § 666-4REPEALED.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666 § 666-41Acceptance of rent during litigation, effect of.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666 § 666-5Summary possession proceedings; venue.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666 § 666-6Jurisdiction; joinder.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666 § 666-7Service.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666 § 666-8Return day.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666 § 666-9Eligible bidder; subsequent bid.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 667-29.5 § 667-29.5Code Compilations
HRS 521
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 521 — Residential Landlord-Tenant Code
Hawaii Residential Landlord-Tenant Code: lease formation and required terms, security deposit maximum (one month) and return procedures, landlord and tenant duties, habitability standards, prohibited practices, notice periods, and tenant remedies. 61 sections (including 1 dual-version section for Act 278, 2025).
HRS 666
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 666Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 666 — Landlord and Tenant
Hawaii summary possession (eviction) procedure: grounds for summary possession, notice to quit requirements, landlord and tenant pleadings in district court, writ of possession, and pre-judgment attachment. 18 sections.
HRS 515
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 515Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 515 — Discrimination in Real Property Transactions
Hawaii fair housing law: prohibited discriminatory practices in sale, rental, financing, and brokerage of real property; protected classes (race, sex, color, religion, marital status, familial status, ancestry, disability, age, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity); complainant rights and administrative enforcement. 17 sections.
HRS 368F
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 368FHawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 368F — Rental Discrimination Based on Source of Income
Hawaii source-of-income protections: prohibits landlords from refusing to rent or discriminating against tenants using housing assistance vouchers or other lawful sources of income; enforcement through the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission. 4 sections.
HRS 516D
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516DHawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 516D — Residential Leasehold Condominiums and Cooperatives
Hawaii residential leasehold condominium and cooperative rules: lease conversion rights, tenant associations, fee simple purchase options, and protections for lessees. 5 sections.
HRS 519
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 519Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 519 — Real Property Leases
Hawaii real property lease general provisions: lease assignment, subletting restrictions, implied covenants, landlord entry rights, and lease renewal procedures. 4 sections.
HRS 127A-30
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 127A-30Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 127A § 127A-30 — Emergency Rental Eviction and Price Limits
Hawaii emergency management authority over rental housing: during a proclaimed state of emergency the Governor may issue orders prohibiting evictions, capping rents, and regulating housing conditions. Single section.
HRS 46-1.5
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 46-1.5Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 46 § 46-1.5 — County Power to Regulate Rental Conditions
Hawaii county home-rule authority: grants counties general police power to regulate rental housing conditions, fees, and registration programs subject to state law. Single section (§ 46-1.5).
HRS 516 Part III
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 516Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 516 Part III — Residential Leaseholds: Rights of Lessees (§§ 516-61 to 516-73)
Hawaii residential leasehold rights: lessee rights to purchase fee simple interest, mandatory lessor disclosure, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation purchase assistance, and leasehold reform procedures. 13 sections (§§ 516-61 through 516-73).
HRS 356D (selected)
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356DHawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 356D — Hawaii Public Housing Authority (selected sections)
Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) selected provisions: tenant eligibility and selection, lease terms and termination, grievance procedures, rent rules, and tenant rights in public housing developments. 40 selected sections.
HRS 368 (selected)
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 368Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 368 — Civil Rights Commission (selected enforcement sections)
Hawaii Civil Rights Commission enforcement provisions applicable to housing discrimination complaints: charge procedure, conciliation, hearings, and cease-and-desist orders relevant to fair housing enforcement. 7 selected sections.
HRS 201H (selected)
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201HHawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 201H — Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (selected sections)
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation selected provisions governing affordable rental housing: project financing, rent restrictions, tenant income limits, and exemption from certain development costs. 8 selected sections.
HRS 657D (selected)
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657DHawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 657D — Civil Relief for State Military Forces (selected sections)
Hawaii civil relief for state military forces during active duty: selected provisions covering eviction protection, lease termination rights, and security deposit return for Hawaii National Guard and state militia members. 3 selected sections.
HRS 480 (UDAP sections)
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 480Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 480 — Monopolies; Restraint of Trade (UDAP sections)
Hawaii unfair or deceptive acts or practices (UDAP) provisions applicable to residential rental housing transactions: prohibitions on unfair trade practices, private right of action, treble damages, and attorney fee awards. 5 selected sections.
HRS 667-29.5
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 667-29.5Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 667 § 667-29.5 — Foreclosures: Eligible Tenant Buyer
Hawaii foreclosure eligible-tenant-buyer right: tenant in a foreclosed residential property has the right of first refusal to purchase the property; notice, tender, and procedural requirements. Single section (§ 667-29.5).
HRS 514B (selected)
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 514BHawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 514B — Condominiums (rental-restriction sections)
Hawaii condominium act rental-restriction provisions: association authority to adopt rental caps, owner-occupancy requirements, lease registration, and restrictions that directly affect tenant-occupancy rights. 3 selected sections.
HAR 12-46 (selected)
HAR § 12-46Hawaii Administrative Rules, Title 12, Chapter 46 — Hawaii Civil Rights Commission (selected sections)
Hawaii Civil Rights Commission (HCRC) fair housing administrative rules. Subchapter 20 (§§ 12-46-301 through 12-46-318): prohibited discriminatory practices in sale, rental, advertising, and brokerage of real property; implementing authority HRS chapters 368 and 515. Subchapter 1 (14 selected sections): general provisions including definitions (§1), scope (§2), complaint filing (§§4-5, 7), investigations (§§11-12, 14-15, 17), conciliation (§§20-21), and hearing procedure (§§56-57). 32 sections total.