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There are no statewide limits on how much a landlord can raise rent in Hawaii, but landlords must provide at least 45 days' notice for rent increases in month-to-month leases. For fixed-term leases, rent increases are generally only allowed at the end of the lease term unless otherwise specified in the lease agreement.

Specific Grounds for Eviction Grounds for Eviction in HawaiiNotice Period Nonpayment of Rent 5 Days End of Lease or No Lease 45 Days Lease Violations 10 Days Illegal Activity Immediate

There is no limit on the amount of the rent increase as there is no rent control in Hawaii.

Normal wear and tear refers to the expected decline in condition that occurs naturally over time from the tenant's reasonable use of the rental property. Examples of normal wear and tear that cannot be deducted in Hawaii include: Faded paint, wallpaper, or carpeting from sunlight exposure over time.

There are no statewide limits on how much a landlord can raise rent in Hawaii, but landlords must provide at least 45 days' notice for rent increases in month-to-month leases.

The state of Hawaii is not generally considered a landlord-friendly state since it provides many housing rights to its tenants. Due to the fact that tenants have slight leverage over their landlords, the latter may have issues with flexibility on their rental agreement.

Landlords in Hawaii cannot enter a tenant's property without proper notice, unfairly retain security deposits, discriminate in rental practices, evict tenants without following legal procedures, increase rent without providing proper notice, or refuse to make necessary repairs to ensure habitable living conditions.

The tenant must notify the landlord in writing of a condition which is not in compliance with the landlord's obligation of maintenance, the landlord must commence repairs within 12 business days. There is a good faith requirement that the repairs be completed as soon as possible.

It Is Illegal For Landlords To Harass Their Tenants Whether physical or verbal, all landlord harassment has the same goal?to force the tenant to move out. Harassment is when a landlord uses persistent aggressive methods, fraud, coercion, or intimidation to get a tenant to do what the landlord wants.