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This bill aims to improve housing security for renters in Hawaii by modifying notice requirements for rent increases and tenancy terminations. For tenancies lasting longer than 90 days, landlords must now provide 60 days' written notice before raising rent or terminating a rental agreement at the end of the original lease term. The bill mandates 90 days' notice for terminating tenancies of three years or more, and 60 days' notice for tenancies less than three years, with some exceptions. Additionally, the bill increases the notice period for terminating month-to-month and less-than-month-to-month tenancies. These changes are designed to address housing insecurity by giving tenants more time to find alternative housing and prepare for potential moves, recognizing the challenges of Hawaii's tight rental market. The legislation acknowledges that many renters face displacement through lease non-renewals that don't technically count as evictions, and seeks to provide more protection and stability for tenants. The new provisions will apply to all rental agreements and renewals entered into on or after July 1, 2025.

Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=153&year=2025