Landlord-Tenant
I hold corporate landlords accountable for their abusive practices
Hawaiʻi law protects renters from abusive fees, unsafe living conditions, unlawful debt collection, and retaliation for speaking up. Here's what every tenant should know:
Application Fees & Costs
Application fees can't exceed the actual cost of background, reference, or credit checks — and landlords must disclose all mandatory rental costs upfront, with no hidden charges.
Security Deposits & Fees
Your security deposit cannot exceed one month's rent, late fees are capped at 8%, and you can't be charged for normal wear and tear or repairs the landlord is legally required to make.
Habitability & Eviction
Your rental unit must meet basic safety and sanitation standards, and landlords cannot retaliate against you for reporting unsafe or unsanitary conditions. Debt collectors and landlords also can't use false statements or deceptive tactics to collect rent or fees you don't actually owe.
Know Your Rights as a Hawaiʻi Tenant
