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Landlord & Tenant Laws in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire landlord-tenant law includes statewide rules governing residential security deposits, the deadline for returning the deposit after a tenancy ends, written itemization of deductions, and tenant remedies for wrongful withholding.

Last verified: 2026-04-07

State law

Filing Requirements

Forwarding Address and Deposit AccountingRSA 540-A:6

A tenant should preserve a forwarding address and move-out documentation because New Hampshire requires timely return of the deposit and itemized notice of any claimed deductions.

State law

Key New Hampshire Statutes

Security Deposit Return and Itemized NoticeRSA 540-A:6

In New Hampshire, a landlord generally must return the security deposit within 30 days after the tenancy ends, together with an itemized list of any lawful deductions and any required interest when applicable.

Wrongful Withholding RemedyRSA 540-A:8

If a landlord wrongfully withholds a security deposit, New Hampshire law may allow the tenant to recover the money due and, in the right case, statutory damages and attorney’s fees.

State law

Official Sources

New Hampshire Revised Statutes Online — RSA 540-ANew Hampshire Judicial Branch — Small Claims

Not Legal Advice

This page summarizes publicly available statutes and rules for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by viewing this content. Laws change — always verify with the primary source or consult a licensed attorney in New Hampshire.

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