Hawaii · HI
In Hawaii, a landlord must return a security deposit within 14 calendar days.
- Return deadline
- 14 calendar days
- Itemized statement
- Required
- Move-in condition list
- Required of the landlord
- Maximum deposit
- 1 month's rent
- Interest on deposit
- Not required
If the landlord withholds in bad faith
up to 3x the amount wrongfully and willfully retained plus cost of suit; if wrongful but not willful, the amount retained plus cost of suit (no attorney's fees in these small-claims actions)
Return or itemized written notice within 14 days of termination of the rental agreement (§ 521-44(c)). Move-in condition record required before initial occupancy, signed by both parties (§ 521-42(a)). Cap 1 month's rent; added pet deposit up to 1 month allowed, not for service animals.