30 days
to return a deposit
Security deposit
New Hampshire landlords have 30 days to return a security deposit after you move out.
State rules · NH
New Hampshire landlord-tenant rules
The six rules landlords and renters ask about most in New Hampshire, each with the statute it comes from.
30 days
landlord notice, month-to-month
Notice to vacate
In New Hampshire, a landlord must give 30 days’ notice to end a month-to-month tenancy; we found no statewide rule for the tenant’s notice.
No statewide rule
late fees
30 days
notice before an increase
Rent increase notice
New Hampshire landlords must give at least 30 days’ notice before raising the rent on a month-to-month tenancy.
No fixed period
notice before entry
$10,000
small claims limit
Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section. The law behind each rule: New Hampshire RSA Chapter 540 (Actions Against Tenants) and Chapter 540-A (Prohibited Practices and Security Deposits).
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