Hawaii (HI) lease form
Quick answer
Hawaii requires that every residential lease disclose the landlord's full contact information, general excise tax number, and a move-in inventory report. Written leases are not mandated by HRS 521 but are required for fixed terms exceeding one year and are always recommended to document mandatory disclosures.
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Landlord must provide their full name and address, plus any authorized agent's contact information; off-island landlords must designate an on-island agent (HRS § 521-43).
Hawaii law explicitly requires landlords to disclose their general excise tax number to all tenants (HRS § 521-43).
Landlord must provide a written condition inventory of the unit, including all appliances and furnishings, before or at the start of the tenancy.
Federal law requires disclosure of known lead hazards and the EPA pamphlet for all pre-1978 residential units.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 521 (Residential Landlord-Tenant Code). Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
Hawaii lease FAQ
Not for month-to-month tenancies, but written leases are required for fixed terms and strongly recommended because they are the only practical way to document the mandatory GET number and move-in inventory disclosures.
Under HRS § 521-43, landlords must disclose their Hawaii general excise tax number to tenants. Failure to provide it within 10 days of a tenant request results in a $100 penalty plus attorney's fees.
One month's rent for standard tenancies, with an additional one month's deposit permitted if the tenant has a pet.
Partially. Attorney's fees clauses for unpaid rent are capped at 25% of the unpaid amount under HRS § 521-35; clauses above that limit are unenforceable.
