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A Hawaii licensee is reviewing a residential landlord wants to use a security deposit after the tenant moves out. What is the best answer?

Correct Answer

C) The deposit may be used only for the purposes allowed by HRS 521-44, such as unpaid rent, covered damage, cleaning, keys, certain pet damage, or covered utilities

HRS 521-44 defines permitted security-deposit uses in Hawaii residential tenancies. Source basis: Hawaii DCCA PSI state outline hi.III Property Management plus official HRS chapter 521 and HAR title 16 chapter 99 trust-property rules; checked 2026-04-30.

Answer Options
A
The rule applies only to commercial property management.
B
The rule is optional if the tenant or client later suffers no loss.
C
The deposit may be used only for the purposes allowed by HRS 521-44, such as unpaid rent, covered damage, cleaning, keys, certain pet damage, or covered utilities
D
The landlord or broker may follow any private lease term even if it conflicts with Hawaii landlord-tenant law.

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