What Does the End of Hawaii’s Eviction Moratorium Mean for Landlords?
Now that Hawaii’s economy and its workers have recovered from the worst of the pandemic, landlords again have the option to require tenants who are behind on rent and unable to pay past-due rent and fees to vacate their rental property.

Hawaii Governor David Ige announced the end of Hawaii’s Eviction Moratorium on August 6, 2021. The eviction moratorium has been replaced by Act 57 in HB 1376, which allows Hawaii’s courts to hear additional evictions.
The eviction moratorium, or pause in evictions, was enacted by Gov. Ige in April 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting effect on the economy.
What does HB 1376 do?
HB 1376 does the following:
- Extends the required period for a notice of termination of the rental agreement from five days to 15 days.
- Requires landlords to provide notice with specified terms and enter into mediation.
- Delays when a landlord may seek possession of a rental unit if the tenant schedules or attempts to schedule mediation.
- Requires landlords to provide the notice of termination of the rental agreement to a mediation center that offers free residential landlord-tenant mediation.
The bill also restricts when a landlord can take the above actions depending on the amount of rent due. To find out how HB 1376 affects you and your rental property, contact your Locations property manager.
How will Hawaii’s courts handle eviction cases?
Hawaii’s courts will take a tiered approach to hearing eviction cases, so they do not become overwhelmed. Landlords who have tenants who are four or more months behind in rent payments may file for eviction first.
After those cases have been heard, the courts are expected to then move on to cases in which the tenants are three months behind in rent, followed by two months behind, and finally, one month behind.
Where can Hawaii landlords find mediation services?
HB 1376 also requires mandatory mediation between landlords and tenants before appearing in court.
Hawaii tenants will have 15 days to respond to the court’s mediation requirement and 30 days to complete mediation.
Landlords who wish to initiate the mediation process can contact the Mediation Center of the Pacific on Oahu at mediatehawaii.org or Maui Mediation Services at mauimediation.org for Maui County.
How can your property manager assist you now that Hawaii’s eviction moratorium has ended?
Since everyone’s situation is different, it’s best to consult your Hawaii property manager to discuss your options.
At Locations Property Management, we understand the need to approach landlord-tenant issues, particularly eviction, with compassion. Your Locations property manager can advise you on how to best meet your goals for your investment property and navigate these challenging times.
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