Move-In Process

Rent and security deposits 
HappyDoors does not accept personal checks prior to renting the property and does not allow payment plans for security deposits – we require all funds paid in full prior to renting the property. This eliminates prospective tenants who really do NOT have the necessary funds for renting. 

Once approved, all applicants must pay in full, the first month’s rent, and a security deposit equal to one months rent, in certified funds. It is normally HappyDoors policy to require a higher security deposit for pets. HappyDoors does not exceed the maximum-security deposit allowed by the State of Hawaii landlord/tenant laws. 

Rental/lease agreements 
Once HappyDoors receives funds, a thorough rental/lease agreement with the applicant is completed. 

All persons 18 and over, including “adult children”, are required to submit an application, read, and sign all rental/lease agreements. If the accepted applicants are a foreign nationality and cannot read and understand the documentation, they must supply an interpreter of legal age for signing the rental/lease agreements. 

Walk-through 
A vital part of the rental agreement is a detailed walk-though addendum performed with the tenant, documenting the condition of the property when they move in. Unless extenuating circumstances prevail, the HappyDoors team completes the walk-through with the tenant before the tenant takes possession of the property. 

The walk-through documents the condition of the property. When the tenant moves out of the property, there is a sound basis for the security deposit refund. HappyDoors also documents the move in with digital photos.