A notice to pay rent or quit—also known as an eviction notice or notice to vacate due to late rent—is a written letter demanding a tenant who is late paying rent (1) pay the rent by a certain date or (2) quit (leave or vacate) the premises.
In Hawaii, a 'notice to pay rent or quit' is a formal communication from a landlord to a tenant who is behind on rent, stipulating that the tenant must either pay the overdue rent by a specified deadline or vacate the rental property. According to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 521-68, if a tenant is late on rent, the landlord must give the tenant a five-day notice to pay the rent or vacate. If the tenant fails to comply with this notice by either paying the rent or leaving the property, the landlord may then proceed with filing for eviction in court. It's important for both landlords and tenants to understand that this process is governed by state law, and specific procedures must be followed to ensure that any eviction is legal and enforceable. Tenants facing such notices may wish to consult with an attorney to understand their rights and options under Hawaii law.