New Hampshire · Landlord & Tenant
The New Hampshire Landlord-Tenant Guide
Understand New Hampshire's eviction process, security deposit rules, notice requirements, and the key rights and duties of landlords and tenants.
2026-2027 Edition · Cited to New Hampshire law · Plain language
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How renting and eviction work in New Hampshire
Restricted property, eviction notices, the right to cure, security deposits, repairs and stays of eviction, explained for tenants and landlords.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
An eviction notice, a withheld deposit or a repair that never gets made can turn a rental into a legal problem. New Hampshire handles these disputes through strict statutes and set timelines.
The New Hampshire Landlord-Tenant Guide explains how RSA 540 and RSA 540-A shape every tenancy, starting with the default tenancy at will and the key split between restricted and nonrestricted property, which decides when a landlord needs good cause to end a tenancy. It explains the lease-expiration reason that took effect July 1, 2026.
The guide walks through the eviction process in the Circuit Court, District Division, from the 7-day notice and demand for rent to the Landlord and Tenant Writ, the hearing and the writ of possession. It also covers:
• Security deposits capped at one month's rent or $100, whichever is greater, and the 30-day return rule
• The tenant's right to cure nonpayment with back rent, $15 and costs
• Repairs, the warranty of habitability and landlord entry
• The ban on lockouts and utility shutoffs
• Discretionary stays of up to 60 days, or 75 in limited cases
Written for both tenants and landlords, it ends with checklists, tables, a glossary and sample letters. Legal information, not legal advice.
WHAT’S INSIDE
- The Foundation: Tenancy at Will
- The Core Statutes: A Tale of Two Chapters
- Who and What the Law Covers
- Foundational Concepts in New Hampshire Tenancy
- Exceptions and Defenses in Eviction Actions
- The Landlord's Rights and Obligations
- Step-by-step procedures from each side, with deadlines at a glance
- 24 real-world questions and answers
- Statute index, key court decisions and official forms
- Toolkit: checklists, comparison tables, glossary and common mistakes to avoid
WHY READERS TRUST THIS GUIDE
Plain language. Cited to the statute. Dated so you know it is current.
Every rule is cited to New Hampshire law so you can verify it.
Cited, so you can check it
Every rule names the section of New Hampshire law it comes from, so you can read the source yourself.
Plain language, no filler
Written to be read start to finish by someone with no legal training, with worked examples.
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QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY
New Hampshire landlord tenant law: what to know before you order.
Straight answers about what the guide is, what it covers and how it reaches you.
When must a landlord return a security deposit in New Hampshire?
Within 30 days after the tenancy ends, with any interest owed, or with a written itemized list of deductions in that same period. The guide explains what may be deducted.
Can a tenant stop a nonpayment eviction by paying in New Hampshire?
Often yes. A tenant may pay all rent due plus $15 in liquidated damages and certain costs before the hearing, but not more than three times in 12 months. The guide explains the details.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is legal information in plain language, cited to the law, so you understand your options and know what to ask. Reading it creates no attorney-client relationship.
Is it written for New Hampshire?
Yes. This guide is written for New Hampshire law and cites the New Hampshire statutes and rules it relies on. If your case is in another state, choose that state's edition.
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