Questions and Answers
If a residential tenancy is for less than month-to-month, the landlord must give written notice at least ___ days prior to increasing the rent.
15 days
A tenant whose lease has terminated is entitled to his security deposit within ___ days.
14 days
If the tenant is negligent, fails to maintain the unit, or uses the premises unlawfully, the landlord may ___ the problem and charge the tenant for the cost of fixing the problem.
fix
If a residential tenant complains to the landlord about good faith needed repairs and continues to pay his rent in a timely manner, the landlord cannot ___ or ___ in retaliation.
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What property rights do long-term ground leases grant a lessee in Hawaii?
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For a month-to-month tenancy, the landlord must give written notice at least ___ days prior to increasing the rent.
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A landlord must return a tenant's security deposit if the tenant is entitled to it. The landlord must notify the tenant in writing within ___ days of termination.
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A fixed lease to a tenant in the military may allow a tenant to terminate the lease with ___ days' advance notice.
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A landlord can increase the amount of a security deposit if the tenant has a pet, unless the animal is an assistance animal.
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A landlord must begin emergency repairs needed for habitable living conditions within ___ days after receiving a tenant's notice.
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If a landlord has grounds for keeping all or some of the security deposit, he must ___ his costs in the notice.
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If a landlord is considered an absentee landlord, an agent must be appointed who must reside on the same island as the unit.
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Study Notes
Rent Increase Notice
- For less than month-to-month tenancies, landlords must provide 15 days' written notice before increasing rent.
- Month-to-month tenancies require 45 days' written notice for rent increases.
Security Deposit Regulations
- Landlords must refund security deposits within 14 days of lease termination unless they have valid reasons for withholding it.
- Reasons for withholding include unpaid rent and failure to restore the unit's cleanliness.
- If retaining part of the deposit, landlords must itemize costs and attach receipts within the 14-day notice period.
Tenant Responsibilities
- If a tenant is negligent or causes maintenance issues, landlords can give them written notice with at least 10 days to rectify the problem.
- Failure to comply allows landlords to terminate the rental agreement or charge the tenant for repairs.
Retaliation Protection
- A landlord cannot evict or raise rent in retaliation against a tenant who makes good faith repair requests while continuing to pay rent on time.
Long-Term Ground Leases
- In Hawaii, long-term ground leases (15 years or more) give lessees property rights likened to ownership for tax purposes.
- Lessees can remove improvements made on the leased property at the end of the lease.
Security Deposit for Pets
- Security deposits cannot exceed one month's rent.
- Landlords can require an additional pet deposit for leases signed after 2013, but assistance animals do not trigger an additional deposit requirement.
Emergency Repairs
- Landlords must commence emergency repairs to maintain habitable living conditions within three business days of receiving notice from tenants.
Absentee Landlord Management
- Absentee landlords must appoint a property manager residing on the same island as the rental unit.
- If there's an oral rental agreement, tenants can request the agent's name and address, which must be provided within 10 days. Non-compliance incurs penalties.
Military Lease Termination
- Tenants in the military can terminate fixed leases with 28 days' notice and a copy of military orders requiring relocation for 60 days or more.
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Test your knowledge of Chapter 9 of the Hawaii Landlord Tenant Code with these flashcards. This quiz focuses on important regulations and tenant rights, helping you memorize key terms and definitions essential for both landlords and tenants in Hawaii.
