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New Hampshire Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, eviction process, late fees, and more for New Hampshire landlords. All citations reference actual New Hampshire statutes.

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Security Deposit Rules

N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-A:6
Security deposit limited to 1 month rent or $100, whichever is greater. Must be returned within 30 days. Landlord must give receipts. Must hold in separate account.
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Notice Period Requirements

N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:3
Month-to-month requires 30 days notice. Lease violation: 30-day notice to quit (7 days for nonpayment).
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Eviction Process

N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:2
Nonpayment: 7-day demand for rent, then 30-day notice to quit. Other violations: 30-day notice. Court filing required. Strict procedural requirements.
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Late Fee Rules

N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-A:3
No statutory cap on late fees. No required grace period. Fees must be specified in lease. Courts may review for reasonableness.
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Lease Termination

N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:3
Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month: 30 days notice. Early termination for domestic violence or military.
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Rent Increase Rules

N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:2
No rent control. No statutory limit on increases. 30 days notice required for month-to-month rent increases.
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Habitability Standards

N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-A:2
Landlord must maintain premises fit for habitation, comply with housing codes, maintain structural elements, plumbing, heating, and electrical. Tenant may petition court for repairs.
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Landlord Entry Rules

N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-A:3
Landlord must give adequate notice before entry. No specific statutory period — reasonable notice required. Emergency entry without notice.
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Fair Housing Protections

N.H. Rev. Stat. § 354-A:10
New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and disability.
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