HI HB699

Prohibits landlords from charging additional monthly pet fees, with an exception allowing multi-dwelling unit landlords with dedicated pet common areas to charge up to 0.5% of gross rent for maintenance of those areas

Limits pet security deposits to no more than one-third of one month's rent, down from the current allowance of an amount "agreed upon" between landlord and tenant

Exempts assistance animals for tenants with disabilities from pet deposit requirements under Hawaii's fair housing laws

Addresses housing barriers for pet owners, citing a survey finding that 30% of Oahu households surrendered a pet in the past five years, with lack of pet-friendly housing as the top reason

Takes effect July 1, 3000, applying to rental agreements entered into or renewed after that date