Landlord-tenant law

New Hampshire Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notice periods, lease termination requirements, and late fee rules for New Hampshire.

Not legal advice. Current as of May 2026. Verify with a local attorney before any compliance decision.

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Security Deposit Max
1 month's rent OR $100 (whichever is greater)
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-A:6
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Deposit Return Deadline
30 days
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-A:7
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Non-Payment Eviction Notice
7-day notice to pay or quit
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:3(I)
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Month-to-Month Termination
30 days
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:2
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Late Fee Cap
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and disclosed)
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Grace Period
No statutory grace period
New Hampshire specific notes

Deposit must be held in a bank account separate from landlord's personal funds. Landlord must pay interest if holding deposit for more than 12 months. Manchester does not have additional local ordinances.

FAQ

Common New Hampshire landlord questions

What is the maximum security deposit in New Hampshire?+
1 month's rent OR $100 (whichever is greater). Governed by N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-A:6. Deposit must be returned within 30 days after the lease ends.
What notice is required to evict a tenant in New Hampshire for non-payment of rent?+
7-day notice to pay or quit. Per N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:3(I). This is the notice period before a landlord can file an eviction lawsuit.
How much notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in New Hampshire?+
30 days. Per N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:2. This applies to no-cause terminations of month-to-month leases.
Are late fees regulated in New Hampshire?+
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and disclosed). Grace period: No statutory grace period. Even where no statutory cap exists, late fees must be reasonable and clearly disclosed in the lease.
References

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