How long could maka'ainana stay in the ahupua'a?

Maka'ainana, the common people in Hawaiian society, could stay in the ahupua'a for as long as they needed to sustain their families and fulfill their responsibilities. The ahupua'a system was designed to provide resources for the community, allowing maka'ainana to live and work within these land divisions. However, their rights to stay and utilize the land were often contingent upon their relationship with the ali'i (chiefs) and adherence to traditional practices. Thus, their presence was typically tied to the cycles of resource availability and community needs.