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Hawaii Security Deposit Rules

Official deposit limits, return deadlines, and legal citations for this state.

Deposit Requirements

Maximum Deposit
1 month's rent
Return Deadline
14
Itemized Statement Required
Yes
Interest Required
No
Pet Deposit Rules
Up to 1 additional month's rent for a pet deposit.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear, cleaning costs, unpaid rent, late fees, failure to return keys, and early lease termination costs.

Security Deposit Timeline

  1. Maximum Deposit

    1 month's rent

  2. Return Deadline

    14

  3. Itemized Statement

    Yes

  4. Interest Required

    No

  5. Pet Deposit Rules

    Up to 1 additional month's rent for a pet deposit.

  6. Allowed Deductions

    Damage beyond normal wear and tear, cleaning costs, unpaid rent, late fees, failure to return keys, and early lease termination costs.

Legal Citations

  • Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44