Security deposit rules in Hawaii
In Hawaii, the deposit is at most 1 month of rent. In Hawaii, the deposit and the written reasons for any deduction are due within 14 days after the rental agreement ends.
Checked against Hawaii law on Oct 30, 2026.
What Hawaii law says
What is the most a landlord can charge for a security deposit in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, the deposit is at most 1 month of rent.
Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44(b), read Oct 30, 2026.
How long does a landlord in Hawaii have to return a security deposit?
In Hawaii, the deposit and the written reasons for any deduction are due within 14 days after the rental agreement ends.
Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44(c), read Oct 30, 2026.
Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.