New Hampshire Lease Agreement: What to Include
May 15, 2025A New Hampshire residential lease should reflect the state's specific rules on security deposits, entry notice, late fees, and disclosures — a generic template often misses the details below.
Security deposit
Security deposit limit: 1 month rent or $100, whichever greater, for covered landlords. Interest requirement: Yes when held >1 year. Deposits are generally expected back within 30 days of move-out, with an itemized list of any deductions.
Entry notice and late fees
Entry notice: No statewide fixed hours; reasonable notice recommended. Late fees: No statewide fixed cap; should be reasonable and stated in lease. Rent increase notice for month-to-month tenancies: 30 days.
Required disclosures
A New Hampshire lease should include or accompany:
- • Federal lead-based paint
- • security deposit receipt
- • radon/arsenic/water where applicable
Eviction notice
For nonpayment of rent, New Hampshire generally requires: 7 days. Confirm the current specific requirement before relying on it for an actual notice.
The bottom line
See LeasePilot HQ's full New Hampshire landlord-tenant law summary for the complete breakdown with sources, or generate a lease with New Hampshire-specific clauses built in automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I charge as a security deposit in New Hampshire?
1 month rent or $100, whichever greater, for covered landlords. Confirm current specifics before setting a deposit amount.
How much notice do I need to evict a tenant for nonpayment in New Hampshire?
7 days. Notice requirements can change, so confirm the current statute before filing.
What disclosures does New Hampshire require in a lease?
At minimum: Federal lead-based paint, security deposit receipt, radon/arsenic/water where applicable. Requirements can be added by local ordinance on top of state law, so check your specific city or county as well.