Bill > HB464

This bill aims to improve housing security for tenants in Hawaii by modifying notice requirements for rent increases and lease terminations. For tenancies longer than 90 days, landlords must now provide 60 days' written notice before increasing rent or terminating a rental agreement. The bill establishes different notice periods based on the length of tenancy: 90 days' notice is required for tenancies of three years or more, and 60 days' notice for tenancies less than three years. For month-to-month tenancies, the required notice for termination is increased from 28 to 60 days, and for tenancies less than month-to-month, the notice period is extended from 10 to 15 days. The bill also addresses specific scenarios such as demolition, condominium conversion, or changing property use, which require 120 days' notice. These changes are intended to provide tenants with more time to secure alternative housing and reduce the economic and emotional stress associated with sudden lease terminations or rent increases. The legislation recognizes the challenges faced by renters in Hawaii's tight housing market and seeks to provide additional protections against unexpected housing disruptions.

Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=464&year=2026