Hawaii Landlord Tenant Sublease Package

Most landlord insurance policies do not cover subletting. Therefore if your property gets damaged in some way you probably will not be covered by your landlord insurance.

The landlord cannot refuse the assignment or sublet unless there is a good reason, such as the proposed tenant's inability to pay the rent or problematic behavior of this tenant. This is the case no matter what your lease or the building rules say.

The Bottom Line: According to the law in Hawaii, you are allowed to sublet as long as your lease does not prohibit it. You should always obtain written approval from your landlord prior to subletting.

On your sublease agreement, include a list of various areas of the property (including the subtenant's room, hardwood floors, walls, exterior, etc.) and note its condition. And since you and your subtenant will need to abide by the original lease that you signed, it's important to include this with your sublease.

If a court finds you guilty of the first offence of unlawful subletting, you can be fined in the magistrates' court.At the magistrates' court, you can get up to six months in prison or a fine, or both. At the Crown Court the maximum penalty is imprisonment for two years or a fine, or both.

In short, subletting allows a new renter to take over the lease directly with the landlord, while subleasing involves renting all or part of the space to another renter through the original renter.

Why Is Subletting Not Allowed At Some Properties? The most common reason for not allowing subletting at a property is the increased risk of financial loss, property damage, or misleading tenants. Adding more tenants or switching tenants through a sublease during a tenancy adds work and risk for the landlord.

Your roommate is not required to get your consent for a sublease unless your lease agreement explicitly states that they have to. There are no laws that prevent your roommate from subletting without your consent.