Hawaii

HAWAII RENTAL APPLICATION TEMPLATE 1 pdf Hawaii Rental Application Form

Laws ⚖️

  • Maximum Rental Application Fee – Any amount as there are no statutes in Hawaii governing maximum rental application fees.
  • Security Deposit Amount – Landlords can charge up to one (1) months’ rent.
  • Pet Deposit – One (1) months’ rent.

Sample Hawaii Rental Application Form 

Sources

  1. § 521-44(b)(2)
  2. § 521-44(b)
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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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Sources

  1. Hawaii Revised Statutes 28, § 521-37
  2. Skift
  3. Hawaii Transient Accommodations Tax Law
  4. State of Hawaii Department of Taxation
  5. County of Hawaii Planning Department
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When does the lease-to-own agreement become a purchase contract?

When the Tenant agrees to purchase the property the agreement becomes a Hawaii Purchase and Sale Agreement.

Sample Hawaii Lease-to-Own Agreement

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Rental Application – The Landlord will verify the financials and income of the potential Tenant through a rental application before signing the Hawaii residential lease agreement form.

Required Disclose Forms

  1. General Excise Tax Number – Landlords must provide this number to tenants for low-income tax credit applications. (Search: Click “Search Tax Licenses,” enter the landlord’s name, and look for a number starting with “GE” followed by 12 characters.)[1]
  2. Move-in Condition Report – Before signing an agreement, landlords must give tenants a report on the property’s condition, including furnishings and appliances.[2]
  3. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form – If the property was built before 1978, landlords must provide a the  lead disclosure and an EPA pamphlet.[3]
  4. Landlord’s Name and Address – Landlords must disclose who is authorized to access the property.[4]

Sources

  1. § 521-43(h)
  2. § 521-42(6)
  3. 42 U.S. Code § 4852d
  4. § 521-43(a)

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Required Disclosure Forms (3)

  1. Landlord’s Disclosure (§ 521-43(a)↗) – The landlord must share their contact details and names of anyone allowed to access the property.
    • General Excise Tax Number: This number must be provided so tenants can apply for a low-income tax credit. It can be found by searching the landlord’s name on the “Search Tax Licenses” webpage.
  1. Move-In Condition Report (§ 521-42(6)↗)- The landlord must give the tenant a report on the property’s current condition before signing the lease.
  2. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form (hud.gov↗)- If the property was built before 1978, the landlord must provide information about lead-based paint hazards and an EPA safety pamphlet.

Sample Hawaii Association of Realtors Lease 

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The Hawaii power of attorney form is a legally binding document that enables a person to assign another person to act on their behalf for various reasons such as financial, medical, or parental reasons.

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FAQs

  1. Who can override a power of attorney? The principal as long as they still have a ‘sound mind’.

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Hawaii Simple 1 Page Residential Lease Agreement 2 pdf Hawaii Simple 1-Page Rental Lease Agreement Templates

A Hawaii lease agreement provides landlords with the opportunity to lease residential or commercial property to eligible tenants. Prospective tenants must complete a comprehensive rental application and undergo a thorough credit check. If deemed suitable, a detailed property condition report is then provided for review, followed by the signing of the lease agreement.

Rental application – This form is used by Landlords when evaluating prospective Tenant(s) suitability for occupancy and can offer valuable insights into their past rental history and creditworthiness.

Most Recent US Home Facts

  • Population (2023): 334,914,895
  • Median Households (2022): 125,736,353
  • Median Household Income (2022): $75,149
  • Owner-occupied Households (2022): 64.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Must Include the Following in this Form

Disclosures (4)

Property Condition Form

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form

Identification

Source: § 521-42

Security Deposits

Maximum – Maximum Amount that can be requested from tenant is one month’s rent. An additional pet fee may apply.
Return – Landlords must refund the security deposits to the Tenant(s) within a period of 14 days after the lease agreement comes to an end or the tenant vacates the property, whichever is later.
Source: § 521-44(b)

Landlord Access

Landlords are required to provide notice of at least two days prior to entering a tenant’s unit. This legal requirement serves to ensure the Tenants’ privacy rights are respected and their living spaces are not entered upon without proper notice.
Source: § 521-53(b)

Rent Fees

Payments – The payment of rent in Hawaii is expected to be made promptly and without delay at the designated location and time.

Notice to Quit – In the event that the payment is not made on the due date, the landlord has the right to issue a notice to quit within a period of five days. It is important to note that the notice to quit is a legal document that obliges the tenant to vacate the premises within the given time frame.

Maximum – If a landlord includes a clause in the lease agreement, there is no upper limit on the penalty they can impose.
NSF Fee – $25 can be charged for a bad check.
Source: § 40-35.5(a)

Sample

Hawaii Bill of Sale 1 pdf Hawaii Bill of Sale Template

A Hawaii Bill of Sale is a legal document that acknowledges the sale of a property from a seller to a buyer in exchange for consideration. This document records the sale details, including the parties’ information, purchase price, date of sale, and other important information.

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Hawaii Registration Documents (Required)

  • Odometer Disclosure Statement
  • Registration / Title Application

Source: Hawaii Department of Highways – Hawaii DMV Online

What to include in a Hawaii bill of sale form?

  • The buyer’s name + address
  • The seller’s name + address
  • The vehicle/car description (make, model, year, + body style)
  • The car’s vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • The sale date
  • Transaction details (purchase: price, trade, and/or gift)
  • The warranty information (sold “as-is”)
  • The Odometer Disclosure
  • The Federal Law, 49 U.S. Code § 32705, requires a bill of sale to include a verifying statement about the vehicle’s mileage. Vehicles greater than ten years old and over 16,000 pounds are exempt.

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