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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-69

Landlord's remedies for tenant's waste, failure to maintain, or unlawful use.

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Verified 10/23/2026 · Next check 10/30/2026
effective 10/23/2026HawaiiEviction & Just Cause

Operative Text

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521 § 521-69
(a) If the tenant is in material noncompliance with section 521-51, the landlord, upon learning of any such noncompliance and after notifying the tenant in writing of the noncompliance and allowing a specified time not less than ten days after receipt of the notice, for the tenant to remedy the noncompliance:
(1) May terminate the rental agreement and bring a summary proceeding for possession of the dwelling unit or any other proper proceeding, action, or suit for possession if the tenant is in material noncompliance with section 521-51(1); or
(2) May remedy the tenant's failure to comply and bill the tenant for the actual and reasonable cost of such remedy if the noncompliance can be remedied by the landlord by cleaning, repairing, replacing a damaged item, or the like, which bill shall be treated by all parties as rent due and payable on the next regular rent collection date or, if the tenancy has terminated, immediately upon receipt by the tenant.
No allowance of time to remedy noncompliance shall be required when noncompliance by the tenant causes or threatens to cause irremediable damage to any person or property. If the tenant cannot be served with notice as required, notice may be given the tenant by posting the same in a conspicuous place on the dwelling unit.
(b) The landlord may terminate the rental agreement and bring a summary proceeding for possession of the dwelling unit or any other proper proceeding, action, or suit for possession for any material noncompliance with section 521-51 by a roomer or boarder if the roomer or boarder fails to comply within the time specified in the notice.
(c) The landlord may bring an action or proceeding for waste or for breach of contract for damage suffered by the tenant's wilful or negligent failure to comply with the tenant's obligations under section 521-51. [L 1972, c 132, pt of §1; am L 1976, c 90, §6; am L 1978, c 167, §2; am L 1983, c 146, §1; gen ch 1985]
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Plain English

Hawaii Revised Statutes § 521-69 establishes the remedies available to a landlord when a tenant materially fails to comply with the tenant maintenance and conduct obligations set out in § 521-51. After providing written notice and allowing at least ten days for the tenant to correct the problem, the landlord may either terminate the tenancy and seek possession, or step in to fix the issue and charge the tenant the actual, reasonable cost as additional rent. When a tenant's noncompliance causes or threatens irremediable harm to a person or property, the ten-day cure period is not required before the landlord may act.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on October 23, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 521-69, compliant operators generally document any observed material noncompliance with § 521-51 and deliver written notice to the tenant specifying the violation and a cure period of no less than ten days. If the tenant does not remedy the issue within that window, the operator may pursue termination and a summary possession proceeding, or may arrange for cleaning, repairs, or replacement and treat the resulting costs as rent due on the next regular collection date. When the noncompliance poses an irremediable threat to persons or property, operators are not required to wait out the notice period before taking action.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section § 521-69 means that a landlord generally must give a tenant written notice and at least ten days to correct a claimed violation of § 521-51 before terminating the tenancy or billing for remediation costs. If a landlord skips the required notice or does not allow the minimum cure period, that procedural failure may be relevant to any possession proceeding brought against the tenant. Tenants who believe a landlord has acted improperly under this provision may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Hawaii landlord-tenant law for information about available options.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

Generated October 23, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-51

References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-71
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-42
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-52
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-70
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-70
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-42
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-42
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-62
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-43
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-53
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-52
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-72
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-52
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-53
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-63
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-42
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-80
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-80
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-68
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-71
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44

Related Rules

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TEMPORARY EVICTION CONTROLS AND RENT REDUCTIONS FOR MOBILE HOMES DAMAGED IN THE JANUARY, 1994 EARTHQUAKE
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Definitions
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Eviction of tenants prohibited; exceptions

Source Information

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