Hawaii Security Deposit Law
What landlords in Hawaii need to know about deposit limits, refund deadlines, interest, and penalties for getting it wrong.
Deposit cap
1 month's rent
Refund deadline
14 days
Interest required?
No
No statewide interest requirement.
Separate account?
Not required
Penalty for noncompliance
Bad-faith retention can result in damages up to the amount wrongfully withheld.
Statute: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44
This page summarizes general state-level rules as of 2026 and does not cover city or county ordinances, which can be stricter. Verify against the statute cited above or with a local attorney before relying on it. See all states.