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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-54

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Operative Text

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-54
The landlord may require, in the rental agreement, that the tenant must notify the landlord of any anticipated extended absence from the dwelling unit no later than the first day of such absence. [L 1972, c 132, pt of §1]
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Plain English

Under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-54, a landlord is permitted to include a clause in the rental agreement requiring the tenant to give notice of any planned extended absence from the dwelling unit, with that notice due no later than the first day the tenant is away. This rule does not automatically impose a notification duty on tenants — it only applies if the landlord has actually included such a requirement in the written rental agreement. The provision sets the outer boundary for when notice must be given but does not define what length of absence qualifies as 'extended.'

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For Property Managers

Under § 521-54, operators who want advance notice of a tenant's extended absence must include that requirement explicitly in the written rental agreement — the statute does not create the obligation on its own. A compliant rental agreement typically specifies what constitutes an 'extended absence' (for example, a minimum number of consecutive days) and confirms that notice is due no later than the first day of that absence. Property managers often document this clause clearly so tenants understand the expectation before signing.

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

For Tenants

If your rental agreement contains a clause based on Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-54, you may be contractually obligated to notify your landlord when you plan to be away from the unit for an extended period, with notice required by the first day of that absence. If no such clause appears in your signed rental agreement, this provision does not independently require you to give that notice. Tenants who have questions about whether their agreement includes this requirement or how it applies can consult a tenant-rights organization or Hawaii's state housing resources for general guidance.

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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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

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

Source Information

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