New Hampshire Tenant Rights Guide
Security deposits, eviction laws, rent control, and tenant protections in New Hampshire
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New Hampshire provides moderate protections under RSA 540 and RSA 540-A. Security deposits are capped at one month's rent (or $100, whichever is greater). Landlords are prohibited from entering without consent except in emergencies, though no specific advance-notice period is defined. No rent control or just cause eviction is required.
Security Deposit Max
1 month's rent
Deposit Return
30 days
Entry Notice Required
Not required
Rent Control
Not permitted
Just Cause Eviction
Not required
Repair & Deduct
Not allowed
Detailed Protections
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Security Deposit Limit
1 month's rent or $100, whichever is greater (RSA 540-A:6)
Protection Exists
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Deposit Return Period
30 days after move-out with itemized deductions
Protection Exists
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Entry Notice Required
No specific hours — consent required except emergencies (RSA 540-A:3)
Limited Protection
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Rent Control
Not permitted statewide
No Protection
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Repair & Deduct
Not allowed by statute
No Protection
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Just Cause Eviction
Not required
No Protection
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Retaliation Protection
Prohibited — RSA 540:13-a
Protection Exists
Last reviewed 2026. Laws change — verify with your state attorney general or a local tenant rights organization.
Common Questions
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