New Hampshire Residential Lease Agreement
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New Hampshire Legal Requirements
Key NH statutes and obligations that apply to your residential lease agreement.
Requirements
- Governed by New Hampshire Landlord-Tenant Act (RSA 540 et seq.) and Residential Rental Agreements Act (RSA 540-A); lease must identify the landlord and premises
- Security deposit capped at 1 month's rent (RSA 540-A:6(I)); must be returned with itemized deductions within 30 days after tenancy ends
- Landlord must provide written receipt for security deposit and must hold it in a separate, interest-bearing account if the deposit exceeds $100 (RSA 540-A:6)
Restrictions & Limits
- Self-help eviction is prohibited — landlord must use formal eviction process through the circuit court (RSA 540:2)
- Retaliatory eviction or retaliation against tenants who report housing conditions is prohibited under RSA 540:13-a
- Late fees are enforceable only if specified in the lease and must be reasonable; there is no statutory cap but courts may scrutinize excessive amounts
Notice Requirements
7-day written notice for nonpayment of rent (RSA 540:3); 30-day written notice to terminate month-to-month tenancy; landlord must provide at least 30 days' notice before any rent increase
Official Statute References
Primary New Hampshire statutes governing this document type.
New Hampshire Residential Lease Agreement FAQ
Common questions about residential lease agreements under New Hampshire law.
What is New Hampshire's security deposit limit?
RSA 540-A:6 caps security deposits at one month's rent. Deposits exceeding $100 must be held in a separate, interest-bearing bank account. The landlord must return the deposit with an itemized statement within 30 days of tenancy termination.
Can a landlord raise rent without notice in New Hampshire?
No. New Hampshire requires at least 30 days' written notice before any rent increase takes effect. For fixed-term leases, rent increases apply at renewal. For month-to-month tenants, the increase requires proper 30-day notice.
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