📜 State Law Guide • Updated January 2025
New Hampshire Landlord Tenant Laws 2025
New Hampshire laws (RSA 540) include specific "good cause" eviction requirements and strict deposit handling rules for most landlords.
Banned
Rent Control
1 Month
Deposit Limit
30 days
Deposit Return
7-30 days
Eviction Notice
Security Deposit Rules
- Maximum Limit: 1 month rent or $100 (whichever greater).
- Interest: Required if held for 1 year or more.
- Receipt: Mandatory stating where deposit is held.
- Return Deadline: 30 days after tenancy ends.
- Exemption: Owner-occupied buildings with 5 or fewer units are exempt from some deposit rules.
Eviction Process
New Hampshire requires "good cause" for eviction in many cases, meaning a landlord cannot simply non-renew without a valid reason.
| Reason | Notice Required | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Non-payment of rent | 7 days | Demand for Rent + Eviction Notice |
| Substantial Damage | 7 days | Eviction Notice |
| Lease Violation / Other | 30 days | Need "Good Cause" |
| Failure to accept rent increase | 30 days | Valid "Good Cause" |
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