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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-1

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effective 10/23/2026HawaiiLease Requirements

Operative Text

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-1
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code. [L 1972, c 132, pt of §1]
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Plain English

Hawaii Revised Statutes § 521-1 establishes the official name of the state's primary residential rental law: the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code. This title provision gives the chapter its formal citation identity, allowing courts, agencies, and individuals to reference the entire body of rules under a single, recognized name. The Code, enacted in 1972, governs the rights and obligations that arise in residential rental relationships throughout Hawaii.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in Hawaii should be aware that § 521-1 designates the governing framework for residential rentals as the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code. Compliant operators familiarize themselves with the full scope of this Code, since its provisions collectively define the legal standards for leasing, maintenance, and tenant relations in the state. Referencing the Code by its proper title helps ensure clear communication in lease agreements, notices, and any formal proceedings.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section § 521-1 identifies the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code as the foundational law protecting renters in Hawaii. Tenants who believe their rights have been affected can look to this Code as the starting point for understanding what protections apply to their rental situation. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices in Hawaii can help renters navigate the broader Code that § 521-1 names and introduces.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-71
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-42
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-52
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-70
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-70
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-42
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-42
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-62
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-43
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-53
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-52
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-72
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-52
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-53
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-63
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-42
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-80
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-80
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-68
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-71
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44

Related Rules

§ 244.280
Tenant to be given copy of lease
§ 151.35
SEVERABILITY
§ 165.12
SEVERABILITY

Source Information

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