Hawaii Notice to Vacate Rules
Hawaii rules on notice to vacate for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.
Short answer: Landlord: at least 45 days' written notice (120 days if for demolition, condo conversion, or transient vacation rental use). Tenant: at least 28 days' written notice. Tenancies shorter than month-to-month: 10 days. HRS § 521-71(a)-(d)
The rules in Hawaii
| Ending a month-to-month lease | Landlord: at least 45 days' written notice (120 days if for demolition, condo conversion, or transient vacation rental use). Tenant: at least 28 days' written notice. Tenancies shorter than month-to-month: 10 days. Holdover tenant may owe up to twice the monthly rent, prorated daily (§ 521-71(e)). Source: HRS § 521-71(a)-(d) |
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Hawaii vs. neighboring states
| State | Ending a month-to-month lease |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | Landlord: at least 45 days' written notice (120 days if for demolition, condo conversion, or transient vacation rental use). Tenant: at least 28 days' written notice. Tenancies shorter than month-to-month: 10 days. HRS § 521-71(a)-(d) |
| California | Landlord: 30 days' written notice if the tenant has lived there less than one year, 60 days if one year or more. Tenant: notice at least as long as the rental period, usually 30 days for month-to-month. Where the AB 1482 Tenant Protection Act applies (after 12 months of occupancy, non-exempt property), the landlord also needs a just cause stated in the notice. No-fault just cause requires relocation assistance. Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1946, 1946.1, 1946.2 |
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Hawaii Notice to Vacate Rules FAQ
How much notice is needed to end a month-to-month lease in Hawaii?
Landlord: at least 45 days' written notice (120 days if for demolition, condo conversion, or transient vacation rental use). Tenant: at least 28 days' written notice. Tenancies shorter than month-to-month: 10 days. (HRS § 521-71(a)-(d))
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.