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They have a certain amount of days after due date to removed their belonging. After that date, you can lock it, till they pay the bill. After I think 3-6 months depending on your state you can go to court and sell their belongs for the bill. You will have to check what your state allows.

In Hawaii, a tenant is technically in default for failing to pay rent when due.  Hence, you did the right by giving them notice.  I would make sure the notice was properly delivered, either via certified mail or even have it taped on the front door.  In my case, I put it posted it on the door and after 7 days I filed for eviction.  I would not change the lock until such time a judge has made his ruling (by the way, once you go to court, the process is quite speedy.  The rental property is technically and legally his until the judge rules otherwise.

Finally, after the ruling, the tenant may have between 7-30 days to vacate the premises.

Now you may change the lock.