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Free Hawaii Eviction Notice Template

Create a legally valid Hawaii eviction notice in minutes. Document Genius guides you through each step so your notice meets the requirements of Hawaii law and is ready to download as a PDF or Word document.

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Written by Josh Sainsbury | Attorney-Reviewed by Harvey Barbee, J.D.

How It works?

1

Pick the Correct Notice Type

Choose the right notice for rent, violations, or lease end.

2

Add Tenant and Property Details

List the tenant’s name, address, and reason for eviction.

3

Sign and Deliver

Serve it under Hawaii law and keep a copy for your records.

Table of Contents

  1. What Is a Hawaii Eviction Notice?
  2. When to Use Each Type of Hawaii Eviction Notice
  3. How to Write a Hawaii Eviction Notice
  4. How to Serve a Hawaii Eviction Notice
  5. Next Steps After Sending the Notice
  6. Related Hawaii Court Forms

What Is a Hawaii Eviction Notice?

A Hawaii eviction notice is a legal document landlords must give tenants before filing an eviction lawsuit in district court. It explains why the tenant must leave and how long they have to pay overdue rent, fix a violation, or move out before the landlord can take legal action. Eviction notices must follow Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 521.

When to Use Each Type of Hawaii Eviction Notice

Hawaii state law requires different notices depending on the situation. Use Document Genius to select the correct notice from the dropdown before creating your form.

  • 5-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (HI Rev Stat § 521-68): Used when tenants fall behind on rent. Gives them five business days to pay in full or move out before eviction can proceed.
  • 10-Day Notice to Quit for Non-Compliance (HI Rev Stat § 521-72): Served when tenants break the lease in any other way besides non-payment of rent, such as by damaging the property or violating pet rules. Tenants have ten days to fix the issue or leave.
  • 45-Day Lease Termination Notice (HI Rev Stat § 521-71): Ends a month-to-month tenancy when there is no lease violation. Landlords must give at least 45 days’ notice before filing for possession.

How to Write a Hawaii Eviction Notice

Follow these steps to create a valid notice:

  1. Select the right notice type for your situation.
  2. List landlord and tenant details along with the property address.
  3. State the reason for eviction if required by law.
  4. Include the correct deadline based on Hawaii statutes.
  5. Sign and date the notice before serving it on the tenant.

How to Serve a Hawaii Eviction Notice

Hawaii landlords can deliver notices by:

  • Hand delivery to the tenant
  • Leaving the notice at the rental unit with someone of suitable age
  • Mailing the notice to the tenant’s address

Proof of delivery should be kept in case the eviction proceeds to court.

Next Steps After Sending the Notice

If the tenant doesn’t pay rent, correct the violation, or move out by the deadline:

  • File a Complaint and Summons in the local district court
  • A process server delivers the court documents to the tenant
  • The tenant has five days to respond after receiving the summons
  • If the court rules in the landlord’s favor, a Writ of Possession allows law enforcement to remove the tenant if needed

Related Hawaii Court Forms

Landlords may need these forms for Hawaii eviction cases:

  • Complaint: Starts the legal eviction process in district court
  • Summons: Notifies the tenant of the eviction lawsuit and hearing date
  • Writ of Possession: Authorizes law enforcement to remove the tenant if they do not leave voluntarily