Hawaii Landlord-Tenant Code
HRS Chapter 521 governs deposits, entry, notices, condition reports and more. Our leases and procedures are built around it.
Learn the basicsProfessional Standards
The Standards Behind Every Rental
Great property management starts with doing things the right way. These are the laws, standards and practices that guide how we manage homes on Oahu.
Laws & Standards We Follow
Our processes are built around the rules that govern rental housing in Hawaii.
Fair Housing
We follow the federal Fair Housing Act and Hawaii fair housing law, applying written screening criteria consistently to every applicant.
Application criteriaLicensing
Property management for others in Hawaii generally requires a real estate license. Verify any manager through the DCCA license search.
Hiring guideTrust Accounting
Owner funds and security deposits are kept separate from company operating funds and reconciled regularly.
Tax Compliance
We provide statements and year-end documents to help owners meet General Excise Tax and income tax obligations.
Vendor Standards
We work with licensed and insured vendors and ask them to meet our safety and conduct expectations.
Vendor requirementsHelpful Official Resources
Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
We believe informed owners and residents make for better rentals. These official agencies offer reliable information about Hawaii rental housing:
- Hawaii DCCA Office of Consumer Protection: landlord-tenant information
- Hawaii Civil Rights Commission: fair housing
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): fair housing
- Hawaii Department of Taxation: General Excise Tax
- Hawaii DCCA Professional & Vocational Licensing: license search
Work With a Team That Does It Right
Find out how our standards translate into a better rental experience for you and your residents.