Tenants Right to Sublet
Tenants can sublet their rental property without the landlord’s consent unless the lease states otherwise or the property is government-owned. If landlord approval is required, tenants can use a Landlord Consent Form. [1]
Short-Term Rental / Lodgings Tax
- In 2022, Ordinance 22-7 banned rentals of 30 to 90 days outside resort zones. A judge recently allowed existing operators to continue while the law is reviewed.[2]
- Statewide, short-term rentals (less than 180 days) are subject to a 10.25% Transient Accommodations Tax.[3]
- Counties can add their own tax on top of the 4.5% General Excise Tax.[4]
- Some may require permits that will add to the costs.[5]
Sample Hawaii Sublease Agreement Template
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