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Hawaii Residential Lease Agreement Template

A Hawaii-compliant lease with every disclosure the state requires built in, not bolted on — 6 state-specific clauses plus 11 universal ones. Fill it in, e-sign it, and it lives with the tenant record.

Free forever · e-signature included · reviewed against Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 521 (Residential Landlord-Tenant Code)
One month’s rentSecurity deposit capHRS § 521-44
14 daysDeposit returnafter move-out
≤8%Late fee rule8% of the rent due
5 daysNotice for non-paymentHRS §§ 521-68, 521-71, 521-72

What a Hawaii lease must include

Hawaii caps late fees at 8% of the rent due and requires 45 days’ notice before a month-to-month rent increase (HRS § 521-21). Deposits are limited to one month’s rent, plus an optional pet deposit of up to another month, and must be returned within 14 days.

These are the clauses and disclosures our Hawaii template carries. Each cites the statute it comes from; the ones marked checkbox are filled from your property's answers.

Security deposit limit noticeUnder Hawaii law, the total security deposit may not exceed one (1) month's rent. This cap is inclusive of any pet depos...HRS §521-44
Security deposit return termsWithin fourteen (14) days after the termination of this tenancy and Tenant's vacation of the Premises, Landlord shall re...HRS §521-44(c)
Repair & habitability noticeUnder HRS §521-42, Landlord shall at all times during the tenancy: (1) comply with all applicable building, housing, and...HRS §521-42 (Landlord duty to maintain) / §5...
Mold disclosureMold is a naturally occurring organism that can grow in any environment containing moisture. Landlord has no actual know...No statewide statute (general disclosure)
General excise tax noticeGENERAL EXCISE TAX (GET) PASS-THROUGH NOTICE: Hawaii imposes a General Excise Tax (currently 4.5% on Oahu, 4.0% on neigh...HRS §521-43 (Disclosure to tenant)
Domestic abuse terminationDOMESTIC ABUSE EARLY TERMINATION: Pursuant to HRS §521-80, a Tenant who is a victim of domestic abuse may terminate this...HRS §521-80 (Termination by victim of domest...
Universal clauses (11)Lead-based paint (pre-1978), pets, utilities, entry, subletting, holdover, notices, signatures — the parts every state shares.

How it works

1 · Answer eight questionsProperty, unit, tenant, rent, deposit, term, pets, utilities. The Hawaii checkboxes come from your property record.
2 · Review the leaseEvery Hawaii clause is in place with its statute. Edit any paragraph; required disclosures can't be removed by accident.
3 · E-sign & collect rentTenant signs on their phone. The signed PDF, autopay and the move-in checklist attach to the tenant automatically.

Hawaii lease FAQ

Does Hawaii cap security deposits?

Yes — the cap is one month’s rent, and it must be returned within 14 days (HRS § 521-44). The template states both in the deposit clause.

What late fee can a Hawaii landlord charge?

8% of the rent due See HRS § 521-21. The template carries the rule and the grace period you set.

Is a lead-paint disclosure required?

For any building built before 1978, yes — it is federal (42 U.S.C. § 4852d). The template includes the EPA pamphlet acknowledgment automatically.

Is this lease legally binding once e-signed?

Yes. Electronic signatures are valid under the federal E-SIGN Act and Hawaii's UETA; the signed PDF, audit trail and timestamps are stored with the tenant record.

Can I edit the template?

Every paragraph is editable before signing. Clauses Hawaii requires are marked and cannot be removed by accident.

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The clause list mirrors the Hawaii disclosure set in the My Rental Spot lease builder and is reviewed against Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 521 (Residential Landlord-Tenant Code). General information for landlords, not legal advice; local ordinances can add requirements.