Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice to landlord to withdraw retaliatory rent increase - Hawaii 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the date at the top of the document. This is important for record-keeping.
  3. Fill in the landlord’s name and address in the designated fields. Ensure accuracy to avoid any delivery issues.
  4. In the salutation, address your landlord directly by name, maintaining a professional tone.
  5. Provide your address as the tenant in the specified section. This clarifies your identity and residence.
  6. Clearly state the reason for this notice regarding the retaliatory rent increase, referencing applicable laws as needed.
  7. Insert specific details about any actions taken by you that may have prompted retaliation from your landlord.
  8. Conclude with a demand for withdrawal of the rent increase and include a statement about your intention to continue paying rent as per your lease agreement.
  9. Sign and date at the bottom of the letter, ensuring all required signatures are included for validity.
  10. Complete the proof of delivery section, selecting how you will deliver this notice to your landlord.

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A Hawaii rent increase notice is sent by a landlord to a tenant to inform them of an increase to their month-to-month rent. This notice must be given at least 45 days before the rent increase becomes effective.
Time the request appropriately. Emphasize that youve been a good, reliable tenant. Provide context about your personal financial situation. Suggest a rent freeze rather than an outright decrease. Offer to sign a longer lease in exchange for the rent remaining the same. Frame the request as a partnership.
AB 1482: Limits annual rent increases to no more than 5% + local CPI or 10% whichever is lower.
Certain things are better left unsaid, such as I hate my current landlord Every potential landlord is going to ask why youre moving. Let me ask you one more question I cant wait to get a puppy My partner works right up the street I move all the time
What to include in a rent increase letter Date of the rent increase letter. Name and information of the tenant and landlord. Property address and unit number (if applicable). Reference to the expiration date of the existing lease. Current rent amount. Amount of rent increase. Date the rent increase will go into effect.

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Theres no perfect way to draft a rent increase letter, but it typically contains the following details: Date of the rent increase letter. Name and information of the tenant and landlord. Property address and unit number (if applicable). Reference to the expiration date of the existing lease. Current rent amount.

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