Hawaii Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
[[Tenant Current Address]]
[[City]], Hawaii [[ZIP Code]]

FROM: [[Landlord or Property Manager Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Hawaii [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]] | Email: [[Landlord Email Address]]

RE: Lease Renewal Offer / Rent Adjustment Notice, [[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Hawaii [[ZIP Code]], -

Hawaii law (HRS § 521-71) requires that a landlord or tenant provide at least forty-five (45) days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. For fixed-term leases, Hawaii law does not impose a specific statutory renewal notice period; the terms of the lease govern. As a matter of best practice, renewal offers or notices of rent adjustment should be delivered at least 45 to 60 days before the expiration of the current lease term to allow the tenant adequate time to respond and to avoid unintended conversion to month-to-month tenancy.

This notice provides the tenant with the opportunity to renew the tenancy on the terms stated below or to vacate at the end of the current term., -

Part I, Current Lease Summary

Current Lease / Tenancy Type: [[Fixed-term lease ending [[Current Lease End Date]] / Month-to-month tenancy]]

Current Monthly Rent: $[[Current Monthly Rent]]

Current Lease Term: From [[Lease Start Date]] to [[Current Lease End Date]]

Security Deposit Currently Held: $[[Current Security Deposit Amount]]

Additional Terms Currently in Effect: [[List any special terms, e.g. pet rent, parking, utilities responsibility, or "None"]], -

Part II, Renewal Offer (Option A, Accept Renewal)

Landlord offers to renew the tenancy for an additional term on the following terms:

Proposed New Term: [[New Lease Term Length, e.g. twelve (12) months]] beginning [[Proposed New Start Date]] and ending [[Proposed New End Date]].

Proposed New Monthly Rent: $[[Proposed New Monthly Rent]]

Effective Date of Any Change: [[Rent Change Effective Date, typically the first day of the new term]]

Other Proposed Changes to Terms:

1. [[Change 1, e.g. "Security deposit to remain the same at $[[Amount]]" or "Increase in pet rent to $[[Amount]]"]]

2. [[Change 2, e.g. "Updated rules regarding [[specific rule]] attached as Exhibit B"]]

3. [[Change 3 or "No other material changes"]]

Renewal Acceptance Deadline: Tenant must sign and return the attached Renewal Acceptance or new lease document no later than [[Acceptance Deadline, e.g. 30 days before current term end]].

If accepted, a formal lease renewal agreement or new lease will be prepared and executed., -

Part III, Rent Adjustment Details (If Applicable)

If the proposed new rent differs from the current rent, the following applies:

Current Rent: $[[Current Monthly Rent]]

Proposed New Rent: $[[Proposed New Monthly Rent]]

Dollar Increase: $[[Dollar Increase Amount]]

Percentage Increase: [[Percentage]]%

Reason for Adjustment (optional but recommended for transparency): [[e.g. "Annual market adjustment", "Increased operating costs", "Property tax and insurance increases", "Renovations / capital improvements"]]

Hawaii does not currently impose a statewide residential rent cap for most private market rentals. Local rent control or just-cause ordinances, if any, in the jurisdiction of the Premises are referenced in Part VI below. Any rent increase must be consistent with the terms of the existing lease and applicable law., -

Part IV, Non-Renewal / Termination Alternative (Option B)

If Landlord does not intend to offer renewal or if Tenant does not accept the renewal offer, the current tenancy will terminate at the end of the term.

For month-to-month tenancy: Pursuant to HRS § 521-71, Landlord provides forty-five (45) days written notice of termination. Tenant must vacate the Premises on or before [[Termination / Vacate Date]].

For fixed-term lease: The lease will expire on [[Current Lease End Date]] unless the parties execute a renewal or extension in writing. Tenant must vacate by that date unless a new agreement is signed.

Tenant's Notice Obligation: If Tenant wishes to terminate a month-to-month tenancy, Tenant must provide the landlord at least twenty-eight (28) days written notice per HRS § 521-71(b)., -

Part V, Response Instructions

Tenant must respond in writing by the Acceptance Deadline or termination date as applicable. Acceptable response methods:

• Sign and return the attached Renewal Acceptance Form.

• Sign and return a new lease document if provided.

• Provide written notice of intent to vacate by the required deadline.

• Request a meeting or clarification in writing.

Failure to respond may result in the tenancy converting to month-to-month on the terms stated in this notice (if renewal is offered) or termination of the tenancy at the end of the current term., -

Part VI, Service of This Notice and Proof

This notice is delivered by: [[personal delivery / first-class mail / certified mail / posting and mailing / electronic if authorized by lease]]

Date of Delivery: [[Delivery Date]]

Proof of Service: Landlord will retain a copy of this notice together with evidence of delivery method for record purposes.

Tenants are encouraged to retain a copy of this notice and their response., -

Part VII, Step-by-Step Instructions for Landlord

1. Review the current lease to determine whether it is fixed-term or month-to-month and what notice (if any) the lease requires for renewal or rent changes.

2. Calculate the correct deadline using HRS § 521-71 (45 days for MTM termination/non-renewal) and best-practice 45, 60 days for fixed-term offers.

3. Determine proposed new rent and any other term changes. Document the basis for any increase.

4. Complete all [[Token]] fields with accurate information.

5. Prepare any attached renewal acceptance form or new lease addendum.

6. Serve the notice using a method that creates a record (certified mail recommended).

7. Keep copies of the notice, proof of service, tenant response, and any new signed agreement.

8. If tenant accepts, execute the renewal documents promptly and update records.

9. If tenant does not accept or gives notice to vacate, prepare for move-out and security deposit accounting., -

Part VIII, Important Disclosures

• This notice is not a rent increase notice under any local rent control law unless the Premises is subject to such law. Check local ordinances in the county or municipality.

• Acceptance of a rent increase does not waive any other tenant rights under the existing lease or Hawaii law.

• If the lease contains specific renewal or notice provisions, those provisions control to the extent they are more favorable or specific.

• Any security deposit held will continue to be governed by Hawaii law (HRS Chapter 521) and the terms of the lease.

• Tenants may have additional rights or protections under federal law (e.g., SCRA for military) or Hawaii-specific protections., -

Part IX, Statutory Reference Table

Part X, Signature and Acknowledgment

LANDLORD / AUTHORIZED AGENT

___________________________________
Signature

[[Landlord or Property Manager Full Legal Name]]

Date: [[Date Signed]], -

TENANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT (Optional but Recommended)

I acknowledge receipt of this Hawaii Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice on the date indicated.

___________________________________
[[Tenant Full Name(s)]]

Date: [[Date Received]], -

RENEWAL ACCEPTANCE (To be returned if accepting offer)

I/we accept the renewal offer on the terms stated in this notice and agree to execute a formal renewal agreement or new lease.

___________________________________
[[Tenant Full Name(s)]]

Date: [[Acceptance Date]], -

This document is a template example and not professional legal advice. Verify all notice periods, rent change rules, and procedures against current Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS Chapter 521), the specific lease, and any applicable local laws. Consult qualified counsel for specific situations. Requirements may change; always confirm the law in effect at the time of use., -

(End of Hawaii Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice)