NH landlord resources
New Hampshire landlord law references
Deposit rules, notices, licensing and disclosures listed in the supplied New Hampshire dataset.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
New Hampshire: Security deposits
Greater of one month's rent or $100 (RSA 540-A:6, I(a)).
A landlord holding a deposit for one year or longer must pay interest at a rate equal to that paid on regular savings accounts; a tenant may request accrued interest every 3 years (RSA 540-A:6, IV).
The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 30 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.
New Hampshire: Notices and tenancy endings
Nonpayment is ground (a) under RSA 540:2, II; a 7-day notice to quit applies to the enumerated grounds in RSA 540:3, II.
For 'other good cause' (RSA 540:2, II(e)), 30 days' notice is required (RSA 540:3, II).
Court listed in the supplied dataset: New Hampshire Circuit Court, District Division.
New Hampshire: Rent regulation
No statewide rent control statute identified; express preemption of local rent control not verified.
New Hampshire: Licensing and registration
No statewide landlord/rental license requirement identified; municipalities may impose local registration or inspection.
New Hampshire: Lease disclosures and receipts
Lead paint (federal)
RSA 540-A governs deposits; a specific statutory receipt requirement was not independently confirmed.
Sources supplied for New Hampshire
Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.
- RSA 540-A:6 (Security deposits; limits and interest)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- RSA 540-A:7 (Return of deposit; 30 days)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- RSA 540:3 (Notice periods)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06