N.H. RSA 540 & 540-A
Free New Hampshire residential lease template.
New Hampshire caps the deposit at 1 month rent or $100 (whichever is greater) under RSA 540-A:6, with interest if held a year or more, and a 30-day return. The state requires good cause to evict most tenants (RSA 540:2).
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What is in this New Hampshire template
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RSA 540-A:6
Deposit cap + interest
1× rent or $100 (greater); interest if held 1+ year.
RSA 540:2
Good-cause eviction
Landlord needs enumerated cause to terminate.
RSA 540:3, 540:9
Nonpayment demand
7-day eviction notice; cure by paying + $15.
Required disclosures in New Hampshire
- ·Security deposit receipt (RSA 540-A:6)
- ·Owner/agent identification
- ·Federal lead-paint (pre-1978)
Quick reference for New Hampshire landlords
| Security deposit cap | 1× or $100 (greater) |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | Reasonable notice (RSA 540-A:3) |
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