Rent Late Fee Laws in Hawaii

In Hawaii a late charge for unpaid rent cannot exceed 8% of the rent due; the statute does not set a grace period.

Last checked October 2026. General information, not legal advice.

Late fee cap: 8% of the rent due; Applies where the rental agreement provides for a late charge.
Cap (% of rent): 8%
Grace period: None required by statute

Sources

Haw. Rev. Stat. 521-21 (FindLaw)

Last checked October 2026

The rules in Hawaii

How much can a landlord charge as a late fee in Hawaii?

Late fee cap in Hawaii: 8% of the rent due. Applies where the rental agreement provides for a late charge.

What percentage of the rent is the late fee cap in Hawaii?

Cap (% of rent) in Hawaii: 8%.

How many days does a tenant have before a late fee can be charged in Hawaii?

Grace period in Hawaii: None required by statute.

Where do the Hawaii rent late fee laws come from?

The rules above come from Haw. Rev. Stat. 521-21(f). Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

In many states, a landlord can charge a late fee only if the lease provides for it. Putting the amount, the due date, and any grace period in the lease in plain numbers helps both sides avoid disputes.

When a state counts a grace period, the details matter: whether weekends and holidays count, and whether the clock starts on the due date or the day after. Read the statute text linked on each state page rather than relying on a rounded summary.

Late fees are separate from unpaid rent. Keeping rent receipts and a record of the date each payment arrived makes it easier to check whether a fee was charged correctly and to resolve disagreements before they reach court.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.