Hawaii Eviction Rules
Official notice periods, filing timelines, and legal citations for this state.
Notice Requirements
Nonpayment of Rent
5 days
Lease Violation
10 days (24 hours + 5 days for nuisance; no notice for irremediable harm)
When can the landlord file?
Landlord may file after the notice period expires without cure or payment.
Tenant answer deadline
Tenant typically appears at the hearing; written answer may be required.
Hearing timeline
Typically 2–4 weeks after filing, depending on court schedule.
Lockout / physical eviction
Only the sheriff may execute the writ of possession after a court judgment.
Eviction Process Timeline
Notice Period (Nonpayment)
5 days
Notice Period (Lease Violation)
10 days (24 hours + 5 days for nuisance; no notice for irremediable harm)
Landlord Can File
Landlord may file after the notice period expires without cure or payment.
Tenant Answer Deadline
Tenant typically appears at the hearing; written answer may be required.
Hearing Timeline
Typically 2–4 weeks after filing, depending on court schedule.
Lockout / Physical Eviction
Only the sheriff may execute the writ of possession after a court judgment.
Legal Citations
- Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-68
- Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-72