02-17-2014, 03:19 AM
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Originally posted by Hawaii Bound
I haven't read up on the "Landlord-Tenant Code" in awhile but I know it use to be illegal to charge for a pet deposit in Hawaii or to charge a deposit that is more than one month's rent.
There was a bill introduced in early 2013 to allow landlords to charge a security deposit but I never followed up so I am not sure if it became official or not but I am guessing not as I haven't heard anything further about it.
I would suggest to do a little research the code and see if anything has changed.
Yes, the law was changed, as of November 1, 2013. Now the landlord can collect up to a months rent as an additional security deposit for allowing a pet. The intention was to free up more rentals to pet owners, but so far I don't see much change.