The notices and their periods
- Nonpayment notice (changed 2026) — Hawaii's old 5-day pay-or-quit (HRS § 521-68) was replaced under 2025 Act 278, effective February 5, 2026, with a longer pre-filing notice plus a required copy to a state-funded mediation center; if the tenant timely schedules mediation, filing is delayed. Current sources report the new period as roughly 10 to 15 calendar days — confirm the exact figure, since it's a brand-new two-year pilot.
- 10-Day Notice to Cure (lease violation) — for a curable lease violation (HRS § 521-72) — 10 days to fix the problem or the tenancy terminates.
- Immediate (illegal activity) — for serious illegal activity or conduct causing irreparable harm, an unconditional notice with no cure.
Ending a tenancy and serving notice
To end a month-to-month tenancy without cause, the landlord gives at least 45 days' written notice (HRS § 521-71(a)); a tenant ending the tenancy gives 28 days.
Notices are served personally, by certified mail, or by posting and mailing. The landlord then files a summary possession action in District Court (HRS Chapter 666).
A brand-new nonpayment process
As of February 5, 2026, Hawaii nonpayment evictions run through a new framework (2025 Act 278): a longer written notice, a mandatory referral to a county mediation center, and a pause if the tenant schedules mediation in time. It's a two-year pilot, and because it's so new, published sources don't yet agree on the precise notice length — verify the current requirement before serving.
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How much notice for nonpayment in Hawaii?
It changed on February 5, 2026 (Act 278): the old 5-day notice was replaced by a longer pre-filing notice (reported as about 10–15 calendar days) plus a mandatory mediation-center referral. Confirm the exact current figure before relying on it.
How long to fix a lease violation in Hawaii?
10 days to cure (HRS § 521-72).
How do I end a month-to-month tenancy in Hawaii?
The landlord gives at least 45 days' written notice (HRS § 521-71(a)); a tenant gives 28 days.
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WriteMyNotice.com is a self-help document preparation service, not a law firm, and this page is general information, not legal advice. Eviction rules are strict and vary by state, county, and city — many cities add rent-control or just-cause requirements on top of state law, and an improper or mistimed notice can get an eviction case delayed or dismissed. Verify the current requirements for your property's location and, for contested or high-stakes evictions, consult a landlord-tenant attorney. Statute references verified June 2026.