1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – Landlords renting out property built prior to 1978 must disclose to prospective tenants the possibility of lead-based paint on the premises.^[1]
2. Repair Notice (PDF) – Landlords must notify tenants that any required repairs should be relayed to them in writing within five days of occupancy.^[2]
3. Security Deposit Receipt – The landlord must provide a signed security deposit receipt unless the deposit was made via a personal, bank, or government-issued check.^[3]

Maximum Amount ($) – The most a landlord can charge in New Hampshire is one month’s rent or $100, whichever is greater.^[4]

Collecting Interest – Landlords are required to pay interest on the security deposit if held beyond one year. The interest rate must be equal to that paid on a regular savings account.^[5]

Returning to Tenant – Deposits must be returned to the tenant within 30 days of the lease termination.^[6]

Itemized List Required? – Yes, tenants must be provided a list of deductions made to their security deposit.^[7]

Separate Bank Account? – Yes, deposits must not be mixed with the landlord’s personal bank accounts. However, they may combine all security deposits from all tenants into one bank account.^[8]

General Access – Landlords may enter the premises for any reasonable purpose as long as adequate notice has been provided.^[9]

Emergency Access – The landlord does not need the tenant’s permission to enter for emergency repairs.^[10]

Grace Period – There is no grace period given to tenants in New Hampshire state statutes. Tenants must pay rent on the date agreed upon in the lease.

Maximum Late Fee ($) – There are no laws that limit how much a landlord can reasonably charge for a late fee.

Bad Check (NSF) Fee – The amount a landlord can demand for a bad check is not mentioned in the state statutes.

Withholding Rent – Yes, a tenant can withhold a rent payment if the dwelling is unsuitable for living due to a landlord’s negligence.^[11]

Rent Increase Notice – A 30-day written notice must be given to tenants before increasing rent.^[12]

Non-Payment of Rent – A 7-day notice to quit informs tenants that they must pay their rent within a week or face eviction.^[13]

Non-Compliance – A 30-day notice to quit can be used in most cases if the tenant doesn’t hold up their end of the lease. For violations causing significant damage or harm, a 7-day notice to quit may be used.^[14]

Lockouts – Landlords don’t have the right to deny the tenant access to the rental property outside the eviction process.^[15]

Leaving Before the End Date – If it is clear that the tenant has abandoned the property, the landlord can post and serve a notice of abandonment that gives the tenant 7 days to act before the landlord can retake possession.^[16]

Month-to-Month Tenancy – A 30-day notice to quit is used to end a month-to-month lease agreement.^[17]

Unclaimed Property – Landlords must provide the tenant a notice and store their unclaimed personal belongings for seven days after they’ve abandoned the premises. After the seven-day period, they may dispose of the property as they see fit.^[18]