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Hawaii Death of a tenant

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

What happens to the lease when a tenant dies in Hawaii?

A tenant may name, in the rental agreement or a separate written instrument, a representative authorized to collect or dispose of the tenant's belongings after the tenant's death.

Verified Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-85(a) · last checked 2026-10-15

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