Letter from Tenant to Landlord containing Notice of wrongful deductions from security deposit and demand for return - Hawaii 2025

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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 letter. This establishes when the notice is being sent.
  3. Fill in the landlord’s name and address in the designated fields. Ensure accuracy to avoid any delivery issues.
  4. In the greeting, address your landlord directly by name, maintaining a professional tone.
  5. Provide your address as the tenant in the specified section. This confirms your identity and residence.
  6. Clearly list any amounts withheld from your security deposit along with reasons why these deductions are considered wrongful. Be specific to strengthen your case.
  7. State the total amount you are demanding for return, ensuring it is clearly visible.
  8. Sign and date the letter at the bottom, confirming its authenticity.
  9. Select how you will deliver this notice (personal delivery, certified mail, etc.) and complete that section accordingly.

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The amount of a security deposit cannot be more than one months rent at the time tenancy starts. The security deposit cannot be increased as rent increases, or for any other reason during the tenancy. Tenants can ask for a receipt for any fees paid, showing the amount, date and parties in the transaction.
Landlords in Hawaii cannot enter a tenants property without proper notice, unfairly retain security deposits, discriminate in rental practices, evict tenants without following legal procedures, increase rent without providing proper notice, or refuse to make necessary repairs to ensure habitable living conditions.
Example format Itemized deductions: Living room wall repair: $75 (hole in drywall from furniture) Carpet cleaning: $100 (stains and pet odor removal) Unpaid utility bill: $50 (tenants responsibility per lease)
Normal wear and tear in Hawaii includes minor issues that occur naturally over time, such as fading paint, carpet wear from normal use, and minor scuffs or nicks in walls. It does not include docHub damage like large holes, stains, or burns in the carpeting or flooring.
Steps To Writing a Complaint Letter to a Landlord Explain Your Complaint. Explain the Impact. Suggest a Solution. Attach Any Relevant Documentation. Include a Deadline to Respond.
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Under Hawaii law, the landlord may collect a security deposit equal to but not more than one months rent. For example, at the start of a rental costing $600 per month, the landlord may collect the first months rent of $600 and another $600 as the security deposit. The total collected will be $1200.
If the tenant and landlord cant docHub a compromise, the tenants best remedy is to sue the landlord for the money withheld, leaving it up to the small claims court judge to decide who is telling the truth.
When the rental ends, the landlord can use the money to pay for cleaning, unreturned keys, property damage caused by the tenant, or rent that the tenant still owes. The landlord cannot deduct money from the deposit for expenses relating to the gradual deterioration of the property through normal, everyday use.

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