🔑 Rental Property Rules/Just Cause Eviction

Just Cause Eviction: Kailua vs Urban Honolulu

How do just cause eviction rules compare between Kailua, HI and Urban Honolulu, HI?

Kailua has fewer restrictions than Urban Honolulu.

Kailua, HI

Honolulu County

Few Restrictions

Honolulu has no just-cause eviction ordinance. Kailua landlords may end a month-to-month tenancy with 45 days' written notice, extended to 120 days when the termination is for demolition, condo conversion, or conversion to a transient vacation rental.

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Urban Honolulu, HI

Honolulu County

Some Restrictions

Urban Honolulu has no just cause eviction ordinance; terminations follow state law HRS Section 521-71 with 45 days' notice for month-to-month and 120 days for conversions.

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Key Facts Comparison

Fact	Kailua	Urban Honolulu
	-	-
Local just cause	-	None adopted
Landlord notice	-	45 days month-to-month
Conversion notice	-	120 days
Tenant notice	-	28 days
Anti-retaliation	-	HRS 521-74

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Kailua FAQ

Can my landlord evict me without a reason?

For a month-to-month tenancy, yes, with 45 days' written notice. Fixed-term leases can only be terminated for cause during the term.

What notice if the owner converts my unit to a short-term rental?

120 days' written notice is required under HRS Sec. 521-71.

Urban Honolulu FAQ

Can my Urban Honolulu landlord evict without a reason?

For month-to-month tenancies, yes, with 45 days' written notice under HRS 521-71. Retaliatory or discriminatory motives remain unlawful and can support a defense or counterclaim.

What if my Urban Honolulu landlord wants to convert my unit to a vacation rental?

Section 521-71 requires 120 days' written notice before demolition, condominium conversion, or conversion to transient vacation use, giving tenants extended time to relocate.

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