Hawaii Eviction Notice

Notice to pay rent or quit, cure a violation or vacate — with your state's exact notice period, required wording and service rules.

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Hawaii rules that this document follows

Nonpayment of rent5 days — 5-Business-Day Notice to Pay or Vacate (business days)Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-68(a)
Lease violation10 days — tenant may cureSource: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-72
Unconditional quit5 days — Nuisance: 24-hour notice to cease; if not stopped, 5-day notice to vacate (§ 521-70(c)); unlawful drug activitySource: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-70(c); § 521-72
Permitted service methodspersonal, substituted, posting and mailing, certified mailSource: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-68; § 666-8
StatuteHawaii Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, HRS §§ 521-68 to 521-72; Summary Possession HRS Ch. 666

Rules current as of 2026-09-07. Statutes change; verify before relying on them.

How to use this Eviction Notice in Hawaii

Serve the notice exactly as Hawaii law allows and count the days correctly — the deadline is the first thing a judge checks. Do not include late fees in a pay-or-quit amount unless your state permits it. If the tenant pays the full amount in time, the notice is satisfied.

Keep a copy of the notice and the signed proof of service; you will attach both to the court complaint if the tenant does not comply.

Frequently asked questions

How many days' notice for nonpayment of rent in Hawaii?

5 days (5-Business-Day Notice to Pay or Vacate), Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-68(a). Properties covered by the CARES Act require at least 30 days.

How must the notice be delivered?

personal, substituted, posting and mailing, certified mail. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-68; § 666-8 Keep the completed proof of service — the court will ask for it.

Can I change the locks or shut off utilities instead?

No. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and exposes the landlord to damages. After the notice period expires you must file an eviction case in court.

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