Hawaii Rent Late Fee Calculator
Calculate rent late fees and verify compliance with Hawaii state regulations. Free instant calculator with legal compliance verification.
In Hawaii, landlords are allowed to charge a late fee for overdue rent, but this fee is capped at 10% of the rent amount. Furthermore, a mandatory grace period of five days is established before any late fee can be applied, ensuring tenants have a fair chance to make timely payments.(Hawaii Revised Statutes § 521-21)
Related Statutes
In Hawaii, the late fee must not exceed 10% of the total rent amount, ensuring it remains reasonable and not punitive. This regulation is in place to protect tenants from excessive financial penalties.
Key Factors:
- The total rent amount.
- The 10% maximum cap.
- The mandatory five-day grace period.
Honolulu
Honolulu adheres to state regulations with no additional local ordinances affecting late fees.
Learn moreAdjustment of Security Deposit Regulations
Security deposit regulations were clarified to ensure that landlords cannot charge more than one month's rent as a deposit, aligning with late fee regulations to protect tenant interests.
California
California allows late fees but requires them to be reasonable and reflect actual costs incurred by the landlord.
Oregon
Oregon limits fees to either a reasonable flat fee or 5% of monthly rent.
Washington
Washington has no statutory cap but requires fees to be reasonable.
Landlord Best Practices:
- •Clearly specify late fee policies in the rental agreement.
- •Ensure late fees do not exceed 10% of the rent and respect the 5-day grace period.
- •Communicate promptly with tenants regarding overdue payments.
Tenant Best Practices:
- •Be aware of the 5-day grace period to avoid any late fees.
- •Maintain open communication with your landlord if payment issues arise.
- •Review your rental agreement to understand all fee-related clauses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Hawaii
5-day grace period. Maximum 8% of rent due.
View Official State Law →Updated October 2025