How much can a landlord charge for a late rent fee in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, a late fee may not exceed 8% of the rent due. This is Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-21(f).
| What | Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Maximum late fee | 8% of the rent due |
Source
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-21(f)
Read the statute in the Hawaii Revised Statutes (Hawaii State Legislature): capitol.hawaii.gov.
Checked against the statute on September 11, 2026.
This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.
How Seayora uses this rule
Seayora charges only the late fee written into the lease, after the grace period the lease sets, and adds no late fee of its own. This page states the statutory ceiling and waiting period so the terms of a lease can be checked against them before it is signed.
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