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Notice to Vacate · HI
Hawaii notice to vacate law
Required notice periods for month-to-month tenancies in Hawaii, cited to HRS § 521-71.
At a glance
- Tenant notice
- 28 days
- Landlord notice
- 45 days
- Just cause required
- No
- Statute
- HRS § 521-71
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much notice must a tenant give to end a month-to-month lease in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, a tenant must provide 28 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (HRS § 521-71, last reviewed June 2026.)
How much notice must a landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, a landlord must give 45 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (HRS § 521-71.)
Does Hawaii require just cause to end a month-to-month tenancy?
No. Hawaii does not require a landlord to state a reason (just cause) when terminating a month-to-month tenancy, provided proper notice is given under HRS § 521-71.
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