New Hampshire Tenant Rights
New Hampshire has moderate tenant protections with a generous 15-day grace period.
Security Deposit
- Maximum allowed
- 1 month's rent or $100, whichever is greater
- Return deadline
- 30 days
- Itemized deductions required
- Yes
Landlord Entry
- Notice required
- Adequate notice required
- Emergency exception
- Yes — landlord may enter without notice in genuine emergencies
Notice to Vacate
- Month-to-month
- 30 days
- Fixed-term lease
- No notice required — ends automatically
Rent Control
- Statewide rent control
- No
- Local ordinances allowed
- No
- Details
- No rent control in New Hampshire.
Late Fees & Grace Period
- Grace period
- 15 days
- Late fee limit
- No statutory limit — must be reasonable
Early Lease Termination
Early termination for military deployment, uninhabitable conditions, domestic violence. Landlord must mitigate.
Key Statutes & Laws
- New Hampshire RSA § 540-A, 540-B, 540-C
Frequently Asked Questions — New Hampshire Tenant Rights
What is the security deposit limit in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire, the security deposit limit is 1 month's rent or $100, whichever is greater. Landlords must return the deposit within 30 days.
How much notice must a New Hampshire landlord give before entering?
New Hampshire requires Adequate notice required before landlord entry. Emergencies are exempt from notice requirements.
Does New Hampshire have rent control?
No rent control in New Hampshire.
Can I break my lease early in New Hampshire?
Early termination for military deployment, uninhabitable conditions, domestic violence. Landlord must mitigate.
What is the late fee grace period in New Hampshire?
15 days. Late fee limit: No statutory limit — must be reasonable.
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This guide provides general information about New Hampshire tenant rights and is not legal advice. Laws change — always verify current statutes with your local tenant rights organization or a licensed attorney. Last updated March 2026.