Updated April 30, 2024
A Hawaii rental application is a form used to gather information from prospective tenants seeking to rent a space from a landlord or property manager. A landlord’s primary concern is to make sure the property is rented to a fiscally responsible tenant who will obey the rules of the property and remain in accordance with both the law and common consideration to the other tenants. Vetting candidates ensure that income from the rental is steady and that little if no damages will occur.
Laws
- Application Fee – Landlords may not charge a screening fee that exceeds the actual cost to obtain information about an applicant. Any excess charges must be returned to the applicant within 30 days. (HRS § 521-46)
- Security Deposit – A landlord may not request a security deposit that exceeds one month’s rent (HRS § 521-44(b)).