Hawaii Eviction Notice Templates

A Hawaii eviction notice is issued when a tenant fails to comply with the rental agreement terms. The notice describes the violation, specifies how many days the tenant has to fix it, and explains what will happen if they do not. It is required before an eviction case can begin.

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Last updated January 26th, 2026

A Hawaii eviction notice is issued when a tenant fails to comply with the rental agreement terms. The notice describes the violation, specifies how many days the tenant has to fix it, and explains what will happen if they do not. It is required before an eviction case can begin.

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Pay or Quit – Notifies the tenant that rent is unpaid. It explains the next steps if payment is not made.

Cure or Quit – Used for fixable lease violations. The tenant is given time to bring things back into compliance.

Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancy (30-Day Notice) – Ends a month-to-month agreement with advance notice. No cause is required.

Notice to Quit for Illegal Activity – Issued for serious unlawful conduct. Eviction may proceed without a cure option.

Eviction Laws

  • Rent Grace Period: As agreed upon by both parties in the lease.[1]
  • Non-Payment of Rent: 5 days.[2]
  • Non-Compliance: 10 days.[3]
  • Termination (Month-to-Month Lease): 45 days.[4]
  • Eviction Lawsuit Type: Remedies and Penalties (summary possession proceedings).[5]
  • Utility Shutoff – A landlord may not interrupt or terminate a tenant’s utility services. If this occurs, the landlord is liable for three times the monthly rent or $1,000, whichever is greater.[6]
  • Changing the Locks – Locking a tenant out due to unpaid rent is illegal. Penalties include two times the monthly rent or free occupancy for two months, whichever is greater.[7]

 

How to Evict a Tenant in Hawaii (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Provide Written Notice

Before going to court, the landlord must deliver a written notice to the tenant.

Step 2: File Complaint and Summons

If the tenant does not comply, the landlord may file a Complaint and Summons with the District Court in the county where the property is located. Copies of the lease and the notice must be attached.

  • Filing fee: $155.00.[8]

Each district provides its own versions of these forms through Hawaii’s landlord-tenant resources.

Step 3: Serve the Tenant

The filed Summons and Complaint must be served by a licensed Hawaii process server. The tenant generally has five days after service, or another court-specified deadline, to file a written response.

Step 4: Obtain a Writ of Possession

If the tenant fails to respond or the court rules in the landlord’s favor, the judge will issue a Writ of Possession. The landlord may then coordinate with the sheriff to remove the tenant and restore possession of the property.

 

Court Forms & Resources

Sources

  1. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-21(b)
  2. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-68(a)
  3. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-72(a)
  4. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-71(a)
  5. Haw. Rev. Stat. Title 28, Part 6
  6. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-74.5
  7. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-63(c)
  8. Hawaii District Court Filing Fees and Costs