Hawaii late fee calculator: is your rent late fee legal?
What the law says in Hawaii: If the rental agreement provides for a late charge for rent not paid when due, the late charge may not exceed 8 percent of the amount of rent due (HRS 521-21(f)). The statute does not require a grace period or prior written notice of the fee.
Source: HRS 521-21(f)
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Source: HRS 521-21(f) · All Hawaii renter rules
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General information only, not legal advice. Cities can add their own rules, and laws change; always check the linked source.