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 NH 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 on their security deposit when it’s returned to them.

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.^[7]

General Access – Landlords may enter the premises for any reasonable purpose as long as adequate notice has been provided.^[8]

Emergency Access – The landlord does not need the tenant’s permission to enter for emergency repairs.^[9]

Grace Period – No statute.

Maximum Late Fee ($) – No statute.

Bad Check (NSF) Fee – No statute.

Withholding Rent – Yes, a tenant can withhold a rent payment if the dwelling is unsuitable for living due to a landlord’s negligence.^[10]

Rent Increase Notice – A 30-day written notice must be given to tenants before increasing rent.^[11]

Non-Payment of Rent – A 7-day notice to quit informs tenants that they must pay their rent within seven days or face eviction.^[12]

Non-Compliance – A 30-day notice to quit is used to inform a tenant that they must remedy a lease violation within 30 days or move out.^[13] For violations causing significant damage or harm, a 7-day notice to quit may be used.

Utility Shutoff – Though not specifically mentioned in statutes, failing to maintain a dwelling’s utilities may be considered a violation of lease terms.^[14]

Lockouts – A landlord may change a residence’s locks if abandoned or if they obtain a court-ordered “Writ of Possession,” which is then provided to the sheriff to serve on the tenant.^[15]

Leaving Before the End Date – No statute.

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

Unclaimed Property – Landlords must provide the tenant a notice and store their unclaimed personal belongings for seven days after they’ve vacated the premises, after which they may be disposed of.^[16]