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This bill aims to improve housing stability for tenants in Hawaii by introducing new notice requirements for rent increases and lease terminations. For tenancies longer than 90 days, landlords must now provide 60 days' written notice before raising rent or terminating a rental agreement. The bill establishes different notice periods based on the length of tenancy: for tenancies of three years or more, both landlords and tenants must provide 90 days' notice before termination; for tenancies less than three years, 60 days' notice is required. For month-to-month tenancies, the notice period for termination remains 28 days, while tenancies less than month-to-month now require 15 days' notice (increased from 10 days). The legislation also specifies that for month-to-month tenancies with planned demolition, conversion to condominiums, or changes to vacation rentals, landlords must provide 120 days' notice. These changes are designed to address housing insecurity by giving tenants more time to find alternative housing and adapt to potential changes in their living situation. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to new rental agreements and renewals entered into on or after that date.

Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=153&year=2026