How much a landlord can charge for a security deposit in Hawaii, the deadline to return it after move-out, and the statute that controls — verified June 7, 2026.
1 month of rent (plus an additional 1 month's rent permitted as a pet deposit for tenants with pets, except service/assistance animals). 1-month cap, 1-month pet add-on, 14-day return. Willful failure to return exposes landlord to up to 3x the amount in dispute. See also § 521-66.
14 days after termination of the rental agreement and the tenant vacating; written accounting with receipts required for any amount withheld. Read Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44 for the exact triggers, itemization requirements, and penalties for late or bad-faith withholding.
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1 month of rent (plus an additional 1 month's rent permitted as a pet deposit for tenants with pets, except service/assistance animals). 1-month cap, 1-month pet add-on, 14-day return. Willful failure to return exposes landlord to up to 3x the amount in dispute. See also § 521-66. This is a best-effort summary verified against the official statute (Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44) on June 7, 2026 — always confirm with the current law or an attorney.
14 days after termination of the rental agreement and the tenant vacating; written accounting with receipts required for any amount withheld. See Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44 for the exact conditions and any itemization requirements.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44. The official text is published by the state at https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol12_Ch0501-0588/HRS0521/HRS_0521-0044.htm.
No. This page is a best-effort summary compiled from primary legal authority and verified on June 7, 2026. Statutes change, and many states use tiers or exceptions a summary can't capture. Confirm with the current statute or a licensed attorney before relying on it.
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