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Hawaii Sublease Agreement Template

A Hawaii sublease agreement is a contract between a sub-lessor and a sub-lessee to share a living space of a rental property. The original tenant remains responsible for the lease while renting part or all of the property to someone else.

Last updated April 11th, 2025

A Hawaii sublease agreement is a contract between a sub-lessor and a sub-lessee to share a living space of a rental property. The original tenant remains responsible for the lease while renting part or all of the property to someone else.

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

Download: PDF / Word (.docx) / Excel / OpenDocument (.ODT)