What Is the Statute of Limitations for Trespass in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, the statute of limitations for trespass is generally 2 years under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7.
Trespass Deadlines in Hawaii
How long do you have to file a trespass claim in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, the statute of limitations for trespass is generally 2 years under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7.
When does the clock start for trespass in Hawaii?
Two years for trespass causing damage to property.
Can the Hawaii deadline for trespass be extended?
Claims based on construction to improve real property run under § 657-8 with its own period. A continuing trespass can give rise to successive claims.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Hawaii?
Often, yes. Generally 2 years; six-month county notice may apply under Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 662-4, 46-72. The State Tort Liability Act sets a two-year period in § 662-4. Section 46-72 requires written notice to a county within a short window — commonly reported as six months — for claims arising from county negligence, and § 657-1.5 provides that limitations of ac…
How does Hawaii compare to other states for trespass?
Hawaii's 2 years is among the shortest in the country. Across the 48 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for trespass ranges from 2 years to 10 years, and 3 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Trespass to Land Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the trespass deadline in Hawaii:
