New Hampshire Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to New Hampshire landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
6
out of 10
Balanced
Key Law Summary — New Hampshire
🏦
Security Deposit Max
1 month or $100
📋
Eviction Notice
7 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
45 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
Not required
💰
Late Fee Cap
None
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$90–$155
🏘️
Rent Control
None
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
No
✅ Landlord Rights in New Hampshire
→No rent control
→Low filing fees
⚖ Tenant Rights in New Hampshire
→Habitability
→Deposit return in 30 days
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
✓ Sprinkler systems
⚡ Eviction Timeline — New Hampshire
1
Serve Notice
7-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 7 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $90–$155
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 45 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
At a Glance
Landlord Score6/10
Eviction Avg45 days
Notice Period7 days
Entry NoticeNone