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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-38

Tenants subject to rental agreement; notice of conversions.

In Force
Verified 10/23/2026 · Next check 10/30/2026
effective 10/23/2026HawaiiCondo Conversion

Operative Text

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-38
When a period of tenancy is pursuant to any rental agreement and where a landlord contemplates conversion to a condominium property regime under chapter 514B, the landlord shall provide notice to the tenant at least one hundred twenty days in advance of the termination of the rental agreement. [L 1980, c 189, §1; am L 1981, c 211, §1; am L 1985, c 164, §5; am L 1988, c 65, §2; am L 2004, c 164, §24; am L 2008, c 28, §18; am L 2017, c 181, §37]
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Plain English

Under Hawaii Revised Statutes § 521-38, when a landlord plans to convert a rental property into a condominium regime under Hawaii's condominium law (chapter 514B), the tenant must receive written notice of the rental agreement's termination at least 120 days before that termination takes effect. This rule applies whenever the tenancy is governed by a rental agreement, as opposed to a month-to-month or other informal arrangement. The provision is designed to give tenants meaningful advance warning before a conversion displaces them from their homes.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers considering a condominium conversion under chapter 514B should be aware that Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-38 requires the 120-day notice to be delivered to each tenant covered by a rental agreement well before the agreement's termination date. Compliant operators typically document the date and method of delivery for each notice to establish a clear record that the statutory timeline was met. Failing to provide adequate advance notice could expose a landlord to legal challenges that delay or complicate the conversion process.

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

For Tenants

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-38 gives tenants under a rental agreement the right to at least 120 days' notice before their tenancy is terminated due to a planned condominium conversion. If a landlord provides less than the required notice—or none at all—tenants may have grounds to raise that deficiency as a legal issue, potentially affecting the validity of the termination. Tenants who believe this notice requirement has not been followed can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand the options generally available under Hawaii law.

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

Generated October 23, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

Haw. Rev. Stat. ch. 514B
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References In

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

§ 10-2.1
Definitions
§ 5-4-1-2
PURPOSE, DECLARATION OF POLICY
§ 5-4-1-5
APPLICABILITY OF PROVISIONS

Source Information

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