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New Hampshire landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a New Hampshire landlord, deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

Security deposit

1 month or $100 (whichever is greater)

Return: 30 days

Late fees

Reasonable

Entry notice

Reasonable notice

Termination notice

30 days

Rent control

Prohibited

Required disclosures

Every New Hampshire residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

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Notable New Hampshire quirk

One of lowest deposit caps nationally.

New Hampshire landlord law FAQ

How much can a landlord charge for late rent in New Hampshire?

Reasonable. Late fee terms should always be written into the lease.

What is the security deposit limit in New Hampshire?

1 month or $100 (whichever is greater). Deposit return deadline: 30 days.

How much notice does a landlord need to enter a rental in New Hampshire?

Reasonable notice.

Is there rent control in New Hampshire?

Prohibited.

Sources

Summarized from public statutes, state bar guides, and provincial residential tenancy acts.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney for your specific situation.

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Other states

New Jersey

1.5 months' rent

New Mexico

1 month (leases under 1 year) / no cap (leases of 1 year or more; interest owed on any amount over 1 month)

New York

1 month's rent

North Carolina

1.5 months (month-to-month) / 2 months (longer)

North Dakota

1 month (2 in limited cases); pet deposit up to $2,500 or 2 months' rent, whichever is greater

Ohio

No cap

Oklahoma

No cap

Oregon

No explicit cap