Eviction Notice Requirements in Hawaii
In Hawaii a landlord currently must give a 10-day notice for unpaid rent under the pre-filing mediation pilot (normally 5 business days), at least 10 days to fix other lease breaches, and 45 days' notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.
Last checked . General information, not legal advice.
Hawaii at a glance
- Notice for unpaid rent
- 10 days
- 10-day notice for nonpayment during the 2026 to 2028 pre-filing mediation pilot (5 business days under HRS 521-68 otherwise)
- Notice for a lease violation
- 10 days
- 10-day notice to remedy
- Ending a month-to-month tenancy
- 45 days
- 45 days' written notice from landlord (28 days from tenant)
The rules in Hawaii
How much notice does a landlord have to give for unpaid rent in Hawaii?
Hawaii rule: 10-day notice for nonpayment during the 2026 to 2028 pre-filing mediation pilot (5 business days under HRS 521-68 otherwise).
How much notice is required to evict for a lease violation in Hawaii?
Hawaii rule: 10-day notice to remedy.
How much notice is needed to end a month-to-month tenancy in Hawaii?
Hawaii rule: 45 days' written notice from landlord (28 days from tenant).
Where do the Hawaii rules for eviction notices come from?
They come from Hawaii DCCA Residential Landlord-Tenant Handbook, Hawaii DCCA, Understanding Act 278 and Hawaii DCCA, Act 278 FAQ. We last checked them in October 2026. Laws change, so check the current statute before you rely on it.
How Hawaii compares
For unpaid rent, 32 jurisdictions allow a shorter notice than Hawaii, and 7 jurisdictions require a longer one.
What this means in practice
A notice is usually the first step, not the eviction itself. A landlord generally needs a court order before a tenant can be removed, and changing the locks or cutting utilities to force a tenant out is not allowed in most states.
Serve the notice the way state law requires, keep a copy and proof of delivery, and count the days carefully: some states skip weekends and holidays.
Tenants who receive a notice can often stop the process by paying or fixing the problem within the notice period. Local legal aid offices can explain the options.
General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.