Which disclosures must a Hawaii lease include?
Hawaii landlord-tenant law is governed by the Hawaii Residential Landlord-Tenant Code (HRS Ch. 521). Beyond the universal federal lead rule, the disclosures a Hawaii landlord must give at or around lease signing are:
| Disclosure | Authority | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| Manager/owner and GET number | HRS § 521-43 | Every lease |
| Lead-based paint hazard + EPA pamphlet | Title X (federal) | Housing built before 1978 |
The main Hawaii lease disclosures
Manager/owner and GET number (HRS § 521-43): the landlord must disclose the name and address of each person authorized to manage and each owner or agent, and the landlord's general excise tax (GET) number so the tenant can claim the renters' credit.
Federal lead-based paint disclosure
One disclosure applies in every state, Hawaii included: for housing built before 1978, federal law (Title X; 42 U.S.C. § 4852d) requires the landlord to give a signed lead-warning disclosure, reveal any known lead hazards, hand over any available records, and provide the EPA pamphlet Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home. Violations can bring civil — and in egregious cases criminal — penalties.
What happens if a Hawaii landlord skips a required disclosure?
Consequences depend on the disclosure:
- Wrongful deposit withholding exposes the landlord to up to three times the amount (§ 521-44).
- A late fee over 8% of the delinquent rent is unenforceable (§ 521-21).
- A federal lead-paint violation carries civil and, in egregious cases, criminal penalties plus liability for tenant damages.
For the full set of Hawaii lease rules — deposits, late fees, and notice periods — see What Must a Hawaii Lease Agreement Include. Managing rentals in more than one state? Compare Hawaii's list with our California and Washington disclosure checklists, and see the baseline in What Every Residential Lease Agreement Must Include.
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Create your Hawaii lease agreement →Frequently asked questions
What disclosures are required in a Hawaii lease?
A Hawaii lease must include manager/owner and get number (HRS § 521-43), plus the federal lead-based paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing.
Does Hawaii require a manager/owner and get number disclosure?
Yes. the landlord must disclose the name and address of each person authorized to manage and each owner or agent, and the landlord's general excise tax (GET) number so the tenant can claim the renters' credit (HRS § 521-43).
Does Hawaii require a lead-paint disclosure?
Yes, for pre-1978 housing. This is a federal requirement: the signed lead-warning disclosure, known records, and the EPA pamphlet.
Official sources
Primary statutes and official government references for this guide. Statutes change — always confirm against the current official text before you act.