Hawaii · Eviction

Can my landlord make me move out in Hawaii?

No reason needed for month-to-month, but 45 days' written notice.

Why, and the exact law

120 days if the landlord plans to demolish the building or turn it into condos or vacation rentals.

From Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-71, read Oct 6, 2026.
Show the law

“the landlord must give the tenant written notice no less than 45 days before the anticipated termination date …”

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-71 · cca.hawaii.gov

Were you told to move out?

What reason did they give?

What reason did they give?

Who can help

  1. Get free legal helpLegal aid for tenants who got a notice.Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
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Hawaii lawIn force

Hawaii month-to-month termination notice (45 days; 120 days for demolition, condo or vacation-rental conversion)

Can my landlord make me move out?

No reason needed for month-to-month, but 45 days' written notice.

120 days if the landlord plans to demolish the building or turn it into condos or vacation rentals.

The law, word for word

“the landlord must give the tenant written notice no less than 45 days before the anticipated termination date …”

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-71 · cca.hawaii.gov · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026

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