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Hawaii Abandoned property

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

What can a landlord do with property a tenant leaves behind in Hawaii?

If a tenant leaves behind possessions of value after moving out, the landlord may sell them in a commercially reasonable manner, store them at the tenant's expense, or donate them to charity. The landlord must first mail notice and advertise any sale.

Verified Source: HRS § 521-56 · last checked 2026-10-15

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